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How to get fromStaples to Minnesotaby train (Amtrak), bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    3h 45m
    $23–67
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Staples to BrainerdbusJefferson 830
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to MinneapolisbusJefferson 928
    5h
    $14–109
  3. Drive 132.9 mi

    1. Drive from Staples to Minneapoliscar132.9 mi
    2h 44m
    $25–35
  4. 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)planeBRD - MSP
    3h 42m
    $75–437

Staples to Minnesota by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Minnesota, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–65 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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