There are 5 ways to get from Saint Cloud to Columbus by bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi
best- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
- Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi
4h 14m$150–645Drive 324.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Cloud to Columbuscar 324.8 mi
5h 46m$60–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Cloud Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
7h 15m$100–220Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
8h 20m$111–160Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 40m$622–1,059
Saint Cloud to Columbus by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Cloud to Columbus is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Cloud to Columbus is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Cloud to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Saint Cloud and arriving at Cremer at Park And Ride via East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Cloud Station station and arriving at Columbus Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Saint Cloud and Columbus is 334 miles. The road distance is 326.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to Columbus without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Saint Cloud to Columbus, including transfers.
Saint Cloud to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Saint Cloud station.
Saint Cloud to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Cloud Station.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to Columbus is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Saint Cloud, MN, USA and Columbus, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Cloud Station to Columbus Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Saint Cloud to Madison twice daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Cloud Station to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Cloud to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Cloud to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Saint Cloud to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Cloud to Columbus is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Saint Cloud to Columbus.
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