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Mankato to St Paul Bus Schedule
Bus from Mankato to St Paul: Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Mankato to St Paul. Traveling by bus from Mankato to St Paul usually takes around 9 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest Landline bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 28.8 minutes.
| Distance | 71 mi (114 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 29m |
| Cheapest price | $15.00 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Landline |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Mankato to St Paul?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Mankato to St Paul. Landline connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 5 | 9h 38m | $15.00 |
Book Landline from Mankato to Saint Paul from $15. There are 5 trips per day offered by Landline from Mankato to St Paul and you can expect on average to pay for a Landline ticket to Saint Paul. In Mankato, Landline departs to Saint Paul from Courtyard by Marriott Mankato . In Saint Paul, Landline arrives at Minn-St Paul Airport - 4300 Glumack Dr .
An average trip on Landline from Mankato to Saint Paul takes 9 hours and 38 minutes , while the fastest available Landline trip will get you to Saint Paul in 9 hours and 29 minutes .
On weekends, Landline offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Saint Paul.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Mankato to St Paul
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 38 minutes to cover the 71 miles from Mankato to St Paul. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 28.8 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Mankato to St Paul for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Mankato to St Paul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
St 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 Mankato?
Main departure station: Courtyard by Marriott Mankato
Most buses depart from the main station in Mankato.
All bus stations in Mankato:
Courtyard by Marriott Mankato
Where does the bus arrive in St Paul?
Main arrival station: Minn-St Paul Airport - 4300 Glumack Dr
All buses from Mankato arrive at one main station in Saint Paul.
All bus stations in St Paul:
Minn-St Paul Airport - 4300 Glumack Dr
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