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How to get fromStaples to Milwaukeeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Staples to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to MilwaukeetrainEmpire Builder
    9h 30m
    $45–160
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    12h 5m
    $44–249
  3. Drive 468.4 mi

    1. Drive from Staples to Milwaukeecar468.4 mi
    8h 6m
    $86–124
  4. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeBRD - MKE
    7h 19m
    $126–717
  5. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeMSP - MKE
    6h 42m
    $326–720

Staples to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Staples to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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