There are 4 ways to get from Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2h 17m$54–88Drive 71.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Cloud to White Bear Lakecar 71.3 mi
1h 21m$13–19Bus, line 54 bus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Beam Ave & Intl House of Pancakesbus 54
3h 5m$17–21Bus, line 54 bus via St. Cloud
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 926 / ...
- Take the bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Maplewood Mall Transit Center & Gate Bbus 54
3h 24m$45–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center and arriving at Beam Ave & Intl House of Pancakes via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Cloud station to White Bear Lake. However, there are services departing from St. Cloud Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Saint Cloud and White Bear Lake is 86 miles. The road distance is 71.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake, including transfers.
Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center station.
Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Cloud Station.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 54 bus, which costs $17 - $21 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Saint Cloud, MN, USA and White Bear Lake, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to White Bear Lake via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, and Beam Ave & Intl House of Pancakes in around 3h 5m.
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 (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
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Beam Ave & Intl House of Pancakes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Maplewood Mall Transit Center & Gate B
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Cloud to Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.
Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Saint Cloud to White Bear Lake.
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