There are 8 ways to get from Winnipeg to Staples by plane, bus, car, shuttle, train (Amtrak), or train
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Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane YWG - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus
9h 9m$116–433Drive 296.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winnipeg to Staplescar 296.5 mi
6h 41m$68–98Bus, drive, shuttle via Dinorwic, ON
- Take the bus from Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station to Dinorwic - Postal Boxesbus
- Take the bus from Dinorwic, ON to Kakabeka Fallsbus
- Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar
- Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Knife River Trailhead
- Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus
20h 25mTrain
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain
2d 18h$616–1,442Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YWG - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain
8h 16m$244–1,005Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GFK - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain
8h 27m$126–522Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane YWG - BJI
- Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus
12h 58m$144–491Bus, drive, shuttle
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Upsalabus
- Take the bus from Upsala to Kakabeka Fallsbus
- Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar
- Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus
21h 35m
Winnipeg to Staples by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Staples is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Staples is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Staples station. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Staples Station via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
The distance between Winnipeg and Staples is 323 miles. The road distance is 298.2 miles.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Staples without a car is to train which takes 2 days 18h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Winnipeg to Staples, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Staples train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
Winnipeg to Staples train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Staples is 298 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Winnipeg to Staples.
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What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Staples, MN, USA?
You can take a train from Winnipeg to Staples Station via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $360–550
- Business Plus
- $380–600
- Economy
- $350–650
- Economy Plus
- $390–650
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Duluth to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Bemidji to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Duluth to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $18–26
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