There are 5 ways to get from Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
3h 10m$80–382Drive 142.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 142.1 mi
2h 59m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
3h 47m$47–95Bus
- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus Jefferson 830
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
5h 25m$79–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Staples to Minneapolis-MSP142.1 mi
2h 59m
Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP). However, there are services departing from Staples and arriving at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport via Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Staples station to Minneapolis Airport (MSP). However, there are services departing from Staples Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Staples and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 151 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.
Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $90 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Staples to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport via Brainerd and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd in around 5h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Staples to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–26
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Staples to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Staples to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
There are 591+ hotels available in Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Staples and Minneapolis Airport (MSP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.