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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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Staples Station to MilwaukeeEmpire Builder
9h 30m$45–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
12h 5m$44–249Drive 468.4 mi
- Drive from Staples to Milwaukee468.4 mi
8h 6m$86–124Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)BRD - MKE
7h 19m$126–717Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MSP - MKE
6h 42m$326–720
Staples to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staples to Milwaukee is to train which costs $45 - $160 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Staples to Milwaukee is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $320 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Staples to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Staples and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Staples Station station and arriving at Milwaukee. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Staples and Milwaukee is 466 miles. The road distance is 471.2 miles.
The best way to get from Staples to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs $45 - $160.
The train from Staples Station to Milwaukee takes 9h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Staples to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.
Staples to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Staples to Milwaukee is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs $45 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $250 and takes 12h 5m.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staples Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45–120
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $60–160
- Business - advance purchase
- $80–350
- Business Class
- $130–380
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Staples to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Staples to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staples to Milwaukee is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Staples to Milwaukee.
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