There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Staples by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus Jefferson 829
4h 30m$14–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
4h 38m$27–49Drive 132.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Staplescar 132.4 mi
2h 42m$25–35Fly, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus
4h 28m$70–419
Minneapolis to Staples by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Staples is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Staples is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Staples. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Staples via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Staples station. However, there are services departing from U.S. Bank Stadium Station and arriving at Staples Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Staples is 156 miles. The road distance is 133.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Staples without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $13 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Minneapolis to Staples, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Staples is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $13 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Staples, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Staples via Brainerd in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Minneapolis to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Staples is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Minneapolis to Staples.
There are four+ hotels available in Staples.







