There are 4 ways to get from Staples to Minnesota by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder
3h 45m$23–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Staples to BrainerdJefferson 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to MinneapolisJefferson 928
5h$14–109Drive 132.9 mi
- Drive from Staples to Minneapolis132.9 mi
2h 44m$25–35Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)BRD - MSP
3h 42m$75–437
Staples to Minnesota by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staples to Minnesota is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Staples to Minnesota is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Staples to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Staples and arriving at Minneapolis via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Staples and Minnesota is 150 miles. The road distance is 133.6 miles.
The best way to get from Staples to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Staples to Minnesota, including transfers.
Staples to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.
The best way to get from Staples to Minnesota is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $110 and takes 5h.
Staples to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staples to Minnesota is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Staples to Minnesota.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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