There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Motley by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
3h 7m$66–116Drive 136.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Motleycar 136.2 mi
2h 40m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus Jefferson 829a
5h 14m$78–106Fly, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the taxi from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Motleytaxi
3h 15m$107–392
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Motley is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Motley is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Motley. However, there are services departing from St. Paul and arriving at Staples via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Motley station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Staples Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Motley is 147 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Motley without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Saint Paul to Motley, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Motley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Saint Paul to Motley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Motley is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Motley, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Paul to Motley via Brainerd and Staples in around 5h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Brainerd to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–26
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Motley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Saint Paul to Motley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Motley is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Saint Paul to Motley.
There are seven+ hotels available in Motley.







