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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 bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BRD - PDX
    11h 30m
    $206–917

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    35h 7m
    $150–650

  3. Drive 1,546.1 mi

    1. Drive from Staples to Portlandcar car 1,546.1 mi
    25h 30m
    $283–408

  4. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSP - PDX
    9h 8m
    $236–1,049

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

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus bus
    3. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BJI - PDX
    13h 24m
    $205–965

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    38h 53m
    $195–585

Staples to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration35h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest 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 $150–650 and the journey takes 35h 7m.

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