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Trip Overview

The train between Staples and Minneapolis takes 4h. There is at least one train per day from Staples to Minneapolis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration
149 mi
Distance
$92
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Staples to Minneapolis train times

Trains run once daily between Staples and Minneapolis. The service departs Staples at 5:27 AM in the morning, which arrives into Minneapolis at 09:27:00. All services require a transfer at St. Paul-Minneapolis and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit4h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit4h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit4h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit4h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit4h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit4h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit4h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Staples to Minneapolis? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 148.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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