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

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

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeSEA - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus
    10h 15m
    $125–548

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Staples StationtrainEmpire Builder
    34h 32m
    $140–450

  3. Drive 1,484.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Staplescar1,484.2 mi
    23h 54m
    $271–392

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSEA - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain
    9h 46m
    $153–686

  5. Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)planeSEA - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus
    13h 13m
    $138–611

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
    4. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
    5. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Staples Stationtrain
    36h 34m
    $182–564

Seattle to Staples by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration34h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Staples, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Staples Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–450 and the journey takes 34h 32m.

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