What is the cheapest way to get from Staples to Minneapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Staples to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Staples to Minneapolis?

The fastest way to get from Staples to Minneapolis is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Staples and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Staples to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Staples and arriving at Minneapolis via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Staples and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Staples station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Staples Station and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Staples to Minneapolis?

The distance between Staples and Minneapolis is 150 miles. The road distance is 133.6 miles.

How do I travel from Staples to Minneapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Staples to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $27 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Staples to Minneapolis?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Staples to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Staples to Minneapolis bus from?

Staples to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.

Where do I catch the Staples to Minneapolis train from?

Staples to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.

Train or bus from Staples to Minneapolis?

The best way to get from Staples to Minneapolis is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $110 and takes 5h.

Where does the Staples to Minneapolis bus arrive?

Staples to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.

Where does the Staples to Minneapolis train arrive?

Staples to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Staples to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Staples to Minneapolis is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Staples to Minneapolis.

Where can I stay near Minneapolis?

There are 558+ hotels available in Minneapolis.

Staples to Minneapolis - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Staples to Minneapolis by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
3h 54m
$28–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus Jefferson 830
2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 928
5h
$14–109
Drive 132.9 mi
1. Drive from Staples to Minneapoliscar 132.9 mi
2h 44m
$25–35
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
3h 37m
$76–478

Staples to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

22Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.7 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Staples to Minneapolis via Brainerd in around 5h.

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