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How to get fromWinnipeg to Staplesby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Winnipeg to Staples by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane YWG - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    12h 45m
    $100–423

  2. Drive  296.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Staplescar car 296.5 mi
    6h 40m
    $68–98

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Ironwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    36h 8m
    $191–413

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $606–1,452

  5. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YWG - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train
    8h 38m
    $224–1,190

  6. Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car car
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GFK - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train
    8h 34m
    $121–527

  7. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane plane YWG - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    13h 7m
    $129–471

Winnipeg to Staples by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$606Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Staples, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Winnipeg to Staples via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ironwood, Duluth, and Brainerd in around 36h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Staples Station via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.

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