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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Saint Paul to Winona. Traveling by bus from Saint Paul to Winona usually takes around 2 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 94 mi (151 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 25m |
| Cheapest price | €26.11 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 2 |
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What bus companies travel from Saint Paul to Winona?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Saint Paul to Winona that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Amtrak Thruway usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 3 | 2h 54m | €44.76 |
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 2h 35m | €26.11 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Saint Paul to Winona start at €45. On average, there are 3 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Book Jefferson Lines from Saint Paul to Winona from €26. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Saint Paul to Winona and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Winona. In Saint Paul, Jefferson Lines departs to Winona from Union Depot . In Winona, Jefferson Lines arrives at Winona State University .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Saint Paul to Winona takes 2 hours and 35 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Winona in 2 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Winona.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 151 kilometers from Saint Paul to Winona. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Because many passengers travel from Saint Paul to Winona at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 09:00 and the last bus leaves at 15:00. To see the times for all buses from Saint Paul to Winona, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Saint Paul to Winona every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Saint Paul to Winona without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Saint Paul to Winona; ticket prices start at €13.99.
City Information
Saint Paul
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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 does the bus leave from in Saint Paul?
Main departure station: Minn-St Paul Airport - 4300 Glumack Dr
Saint Paul has two bus stations with service to Winona.
All bus stations in Saint Paul:
Minn-St Paul Airport - 4300 Glumack Dr
Union Depot
Where does the bus arrive in Winona?
Main arrival station: 65 E Mark St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Winona.
Bus stations in Winona:
65 E Mark St
Winona State University
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