There are 4 ways to get from Staples to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
3h 6m$45–95Drive 143.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staples to Saint Paulcar 143.8 mi
2h 51m$27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus Jefferson 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus Jefferson 928
5h 30m$59–86Bus, 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
3h 50m$82–375
Staples to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staples to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Staples to Saint Paul is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Staples to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Staples and arriving at St. Paul via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Staples Station station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Staples and Saint Paul is 140 miles. The road distance is 144.6 miles.
The best way to get from Staples to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $95.
The train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Staples to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.
Staples to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Staples to Saint Paul is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Saint Paul, MN, 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 St. Paul via Brainerd in around 5h 30m.
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- 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 Brainerd to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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
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More Questions & Answers
Staples to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Staples to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staples to Saint Paul is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Staples to Saint Paul.
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