There are 5 ways to get from Wadena to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak), 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
3h 30m$87–145Drive 161.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wadena to Saint Paulcar 161.3 mi
3h 15m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus Jefferson 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus Jefferson 928
5h 50m$62–91Drive to Hector International Airport, fly
- Drive from Wadena to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
3h 41m$109–628Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
4h 10m$85–380
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wadena to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Wadena to Saint Paul is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wadena to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Wadena and arriving at St. Paul via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Wadena station to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Staples Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Wadena and Saint Paul is 157 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wadena to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Wadena to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Wadena to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Wadena station.
Wadena to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Wadena to Saint Paul is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Wadena, 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 Wadena to St. Paul via Brainerd in around 5h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
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 Wadena to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
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 Wadena to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
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More Questions & Answers
Wadena to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Wadena to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wadena to Saint Paul is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Wadena to Saint Paul.
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