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Portage to Saint Paul Train Timetable
Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Portage and Saint Paul. The average train journey from Portage to Saint Paul takes 4 hours and 28 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 4 hours and 18 minutes.
| Distance | 204 mi (329 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 18m |
| Lowest price | £22.11 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Empire Builder |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Portage to Saint Paul
- Amtrak tickets: £22 one-way
- Amtrak Borealis tickets: £22 one-way
- Amtrak Empire Builder tickets: £22 one-way
What is the price of a train ticket from Portage to Saint Paul?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Portage to Saint Paul was £22.11. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 21 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around £21.62 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
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If you're looking to save on your train trip from Portage to Saint Paul, book online with Wanderu at least 21 days in advance. That way, you’ll save £21.62 compared to booking your ticket last minute.
Which train should you take from Portage to Saint Paul?
There are 3 train lines with service from Portage to Saint Paul. Amtrak Empire Builder is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 4h 18m | £52.02 |
Amtrak Borealis | 1 | 4h 18m | £50.91 |
| Amtrak Empire Builder | 2 | 4h 33m | £49.13 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Portage to Saint Paul every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £22.
Amtrak Borealis train tickets from Portage to Saint Paul start from £22, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Borealis schedules to Saint Paul. Amtrak Borealis in Portage leaves from 400 W Oneida St . And in Saint Paul trains arrive at Union Depot .
From Portage to Saint Paul train travel on Amtrak Borealis takes 4 hours and 18 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Saint Paul on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Borealis scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Portage.
The Amtrak Empire Builder is a long-distance passenger rail service that has been in operation since 1929. The full 2,200-mile route takes 45 hours to connect Chicago with the Pacific Northwest. Don’t let the length of the trip intimidate you; the Empire Builder is one of Amtrak’s most popular services, and often rated as the most scenic train route in the country. The sightseer lounge, home to enormous windows, is the perfect place to drink in the incredible views of the Mississippi River, the North Dakota Plains, Glacier National Park, and the Columbia River Gorge. Overnight trips on the Empire Builder include the option to book sleeper cabins, for a more comfortable journey and included meals. All passengers can purchase meals or snacks in the cafe car.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Portage to Saint Paul
The distance between Portage and Saint Paul is approximately 204 miles, or 329 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 28 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Portage to Saint Paul tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Portage at 14:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Portage to Saint Paul.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Saint Paul to Portage.
City Information
Saint Paul
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota, and is one of the Twin Cities, along with its neighbor across the Mississippi River, Minneapolis. As the seat of Minnesota's government, Saint Paul offers historic and cultural attractions which represent both the state and the American Midwest as a whole.
For a comprehensive introduction to the region's history, start your trip at the Minnesota History Center, just down the street from the grounds of the State Capitol building. There are museums in Saint Paul for all types of interests, including the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Schubert Club Musical Instrument Museum. For an extra dash of Saint Paul history, take a stroll down Summit Avenue, a stylish street of drool-worthy Victorian houses and mansions, including the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
If you're brave enough to visit Saint Paul during the freezing winters, you'll be rewarded with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, a yearly event where you can explore ice palaces, watch live ice sculpting, and compete in city-wide scavenger hunts. Saint Paul is also one of the country's best cities for craft beer, so save time to taste some local ales or even brew your own beer at Vine Park Brewing Co.
Saint Paul is a hub for travel in the Midwest thanks in part to Amtrak's Empire Builder train service which stops at Saint Paul Union Depot. Bus service from stations throughout town and nearby Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport make it easy to travel to and from this saintly city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Portage?
Main departure station: 400 W Oneida St
There is one train station in Portage.
All train stations in Portage:
400 W Oneida St
Where is the train station in Saint Paul?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Union Depot
Located right on the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood, Union Depot has a remarkable history dating back to 1881. It remains the major transport hub of Saint Paul, as well as the designated station for Amtrak service in the Twin Cities. Besides the long-haul Empire Builder train, the station serves Jefferson Lines and Greyhound intercity buses and connects to local public transit. Within the Union Depot complex, you’ll find a coffee shop, restaurant, bike shop, rental car agency, and can even join a public tour to admire the architecture and learn about the station’s storied past.
Train stations in Saint Paul:
Union Depot
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