There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Wadena by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
3h 21m$86–141Drive 161.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Wadenacar 161.2 mi
3h 15m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus Jefferson 829a
5h 25m$63–92Fly, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus
4h 57m$85–372
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Wadena is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Wadena is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Wadena. However, there are services departing from St. Paul and arriving at Wadena via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Wadena station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Staples Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Wadena is 157 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Wadena without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Saint Paul to Wadena, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Wadena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Saint Paul to Wadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Wadena is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Wadena, 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 Wadena via Brainerd in around 5h 25m.
- 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 Wadena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Brainerd to Wadena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Wadena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Saint Paul to Wadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Wadena is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Saint Paul to Wadena.
There are six+ hotels available in Wadena.