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

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There are 6 ways to get from Staples to Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeBRD - SEA
    11h 18m
    $146–617

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to SeattletrainEmpire Builder
    35h 19m
    $140–450

  3. Drive 1,484 mi

    1. Drive from Staples to Seattlecar1,484 mi
    23h 54m
    $271–392

  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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeMSP - SEA
    9h 36m
    $183–701

  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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeBJI - SEA
    12h 55m
    $145–665

  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 Airport Bus Stop to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
    37h 57m
    $190–572

Staples to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration35h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $140–450 and the journey takes 35h 19m.

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