There are 4 ways to get from Staples to Eau Claire by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus Minneapolis
6h 30m$72–138Drive 224.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staples to Eau Clairecar 224.4 mi
4h 16m$41–60Bus
- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 17m$81–129Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Eau Claire - UW Campusbus
6h 26m$108–419
Staples to Eau Claire by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staples to Eau Claire is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Staples to Eau Claire is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Staples to Eau Claire. However, there are services departing from Staples and arriving at Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Brainerd, Hennepin & Gateway Station and U of MN Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Staples and Eau Claire is 240 miles. The road distance is 225.7 miles.
The best way to get from Staples to Eau Claire without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Staples to Eau Claire, including transfers.
Staples to Eau Claire bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.
Staples to Eau Claire bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staples to Eau Claire is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Staples to Eau Claire.
There are 47+ hotels available in Eau Claire.
What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Staples to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Brainerd, Minneapolis, Hennepin & Gateway Station, University & Huron Station, and U of MN Campus in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Eau Claire - UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Eau Claire - UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
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