There are 3 ways to get from Saint Paul to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Stationtrain Empire Builder
2h 24m$74–113Drive 95.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Albanycar 95.7 mi
1h 37m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Saint Johns University, Collegeville Township, MN, USAbus Groome Transportation
3h 42m$31–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Albany is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Albany is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Albany. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Saint Johns University, Collegeville Township, MN, USA via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Albany station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at St. Cloud Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Albany is 97 miles. The road distance is 96.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Albany without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Saint Paul to Albany, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Albany bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.
Saint Paul to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Albany is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Albany, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Station twice daily. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Saint Johns University, Collegeville Township, MN, USA hourly, and the journey takes 2h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Saint Johns University, Collegeville Township, MN, USA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Albany bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Saint Johns University, Collegeville Township, MN, USA station.
Saint Paul to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Cloud Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Albany is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Saint Paul to Albany.
There are seven+ hotels available in Albany.