There are 4 ways to get from Minnesota to Motley by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
4h 32m$67–118Drive 125 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Motleycar 125 mi
2h 32m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus Jefferson 829a
4h 39m$76–103Fly, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the taxi from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Motleytaxi
3h 6m$102–382
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Motley is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Motley is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Motley. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Staples via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Motley station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Staples Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Minnesota and Motley is 158 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Motley without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Minnesota to Motley, including transfers.
Minnesota to Motley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minnesota to Motley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Motley is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Motley, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Motley via Brainerd and Staples in around 4h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- 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
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–26
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Motley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Minnesota to Motley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Motley is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Minnesota to Motley.
There are six+ hotels available in Motley.