There are 3 ways to get from Saint Paul to Staples by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
2h 57m$45–95Drive 143.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Staplescar 143.6 mi
2h 50m$27–38Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus Jefferson 829a
5h 5m$59–83
Saint Paul to Staples by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Staples is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Staples is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Staples. However, there are services departing from St. Paul and arriving at Staples via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Staples Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Staples is 140 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Staples without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $45 - $95.
The train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Saint Paul to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Saint Paul to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Staples is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Staples, 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 Staples via Brainerd in around 5h 5m.
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
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Saint Paul to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Staples is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Saint Paul to Staples.
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