There are 4 ways to get from Minnesota to Staples by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples StationEmpire Builder
4h 22m$27–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis to BrainerdJefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to StaplesJefferson 829
4h 30m$14–108Drive 132.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Staples132.4 mi
2h 41m$25–35Fly, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staples
4h 35m$69–408
Minnesota to Staples by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Staples is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Staples is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Staples. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Staples via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Minnesota and Staples is 150 miles. The road distance is 133.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Staples without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Minnesota to Staples, including transfers.
Minnesota to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Staples is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $110 and takes 4h 30m.
Minnesota to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Staples is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Minnesota to Staples.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Staples, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Staples via Brainerd in around 4h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
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
- $25–50
- 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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