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How to get fromSaint Paul to Princetonby train, taxi, bus, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Princeton by train, taxi, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from St. Cloud Station to Princetontaxi taxi
    2h 30m
    $89–128

  2. Drive 57.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Princetoncar car 57.1 mi
    1h 2m
    $11–16

  3. Line 94 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 6th St & Washington St / 7th St to 7th St S & Nicollet Mallbus bus 94 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Elk River Park & Ridebus bus 882
    3. Take the taxi from Elk River Park & Ride to Princetontaxi taxi
    2h 31m
    $64–80

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus bus Groome Transportation
    2. Take the taxi from Country Inn & Suites - Albertville to Princetontaxi taxi
    2h 51m
    $82–102

  5. Tram, bus, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Central Station to Nicollet Mall Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&Rbus bus 888
    3. Take the taxi from Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&R to Princetontaxi taxi
    3h 4m
    $79–95

  6. Bus, taxi via 7th St S & Nicollet Mall

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus bus 882
    2. Take the taxi from Big Lake Park & Ride to Princetontaxi taxi
    3h 6m
    $54–70

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 102.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Princeton, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Saint Paul to Princeton. However, you can take the train to St. Cloud Station then take the taxi to Princeton. Alternatively, you can take the line 94 bus to 7th St S & Nicollet Mall, walk to 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G, take the bus to Elk River Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Princeton.

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