There are 4 ways to get from Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul Union Depotbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Union Depot & Gate A1 to Marshall & Otis Stationbus METRO B Line
2h 33m$13–21Bus via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station
cheapest- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation
2h 58m$4–6Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2h 36m$25–51Drive 68.4 mi
- Drive from Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 68.4 mi
1h 24m$13–18
Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to bus via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Saint Cloud and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Cloud station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from St. Cloud Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Saint Cloud and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 80 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $13 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Saint Cloud station.
Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Cloud Station.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $13 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Saint Cloud, MN, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Cloud to Marshall & Otis Station via Saint Paul Union Depot and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from Union Depot & Gate A1 to Marshall & Otis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Saint Cloud to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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