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How to get fromSeattle to Saint Cloudby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Saint Cloud by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus
    7h 28m
    $183–2,103

  2. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane SEA - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus bus
    10h 8m
    $180–526

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Maple Grovebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Maple Grove to St. Cloudbus bus
    35h 30m
    $382–607

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Cloud Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    35h 37m
    $420–1,000

  5. Drive  1,545.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Saint Cloudcar car 1,545.4 mi
    24h 41m
    $282–408

Seattle to Saint Cloud by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,493.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Saint Cloud, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to St. Cloud via Spokane, Billings, and Maple Grove in around 35h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to St. Cloud Station once daily. Tickets cost $420–1,000 and the journey takes 35h 37m.

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