There are 4 ways to get from St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2h 36m$25–51Bus, line 54 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Take the bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Union Depot & Wacouta Stationbus 54
- Take the bus from Union Depot & Sibley Station to Marshall & Otis Stationbus
3h 24m$4–6Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul Union Depotbus FlixBus 2548
2h 50m$13–21Drive 67.3 mi
- Drive from St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 67.3 mi
1h 24m$13–18
St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to bus and line 54 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Saint Cloud and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Cloud Station station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from St. Cloud Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between St. Cloud Station and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 80 miles. The road distance is 67.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Saint Cloud station.
St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Cloud Station.
The best way to get from St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $24 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $21 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between St. Cloud Station, MN, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul Union Depot once daily. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Union Depot & Wacouta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from Union Depot & Sibley Station to Marshall & Otis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from St. Cloud Station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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