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

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Staples by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeDEN - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus
    9h 2m
    $117–515

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain
    22h 52m
    $117–307

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples StationtrainEmpire Builder
    30h 45m
    $262–571

  4. Drive 865.1 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Staplescar865.1 mi
    15h 27m
    $158–229

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeDEN - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain
    8h 17m
    $137–663

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Staplesbus
    22h 55m
    $145–440

Denver to Staples by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Staples, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Denver to Staples Station via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver to Staples via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Fargo in around 22h 55m.

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