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

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There are 6 ways to get from Staples to Portland by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeBRD - PDX
    14h 25m
    $186–817

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to PortlandtrainEmpire Builder
    35h 7m
    $140–460

  3. Drive 1,546.1 mi

    1. Drive from Staples to Portlandcar1,546.1 mi
    25h 19m
    $283–408

  4. 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMSP - PDX
    9h 15m
    $216–970

  5. Bus, bus to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus
    3. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeBJI - PDX
    12h 44m
    $195–865

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus
    4. Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
    6. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    38h 53m
    $196–590

Staples to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration35h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Portland twice daily. Tickets cost $140–460 and the journey takes 35h 7m.

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