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Bus from St Paul to Bloomington: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from St Paul to Bloomington. Traveling by bus from St Paul to Bloomington usually takes around 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 13 mi (21 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $12.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from St Paul to Bloomington?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from St Paul to Bloomington. Jefferson Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 0h 45m | $12.25 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Saint Paul to Bloomington from $12. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from St Paul to Bloomington and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Bloomington. In Saint Paul, Jefferson Lines departs to Bloomington from Union Depot . In Bloomington, Jefferson Lines arrives at Minneapolis (Mall of America) .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Saint Paul to Bloomington takes 0 hours and 45 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 Bloomington.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from St Paul to Bloomington
The bus takes an average of 45 minutes to cover the 13 miles from St Paul to Bloomington. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from St Paul to Bloomington. It leaves the station in St Paul at 11:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
St 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 does the bus leave from in St Paul?
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Link to image attributionMain departure 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.
All bus stations in St Paul:
Union Depot
Where does the bus arrive in Bloomington?
Main arrival station: Minneapolis (Mall of America)
All buses from St Paul arrive at one main station in Bloomington.
All bus stations in Bloomington:
Minneapolis (Mall of America)
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