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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Saint Paul to Saint Cloud?
There are usually 1 daily train trips available from Saint Paul to Saint Cloud.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$14.73 | Avg. Price$19.17 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips4 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration5h 2m | Duration1h 55m |
Bus from St Paul to Saint Cloud: Journey Information
There are 10 intercity buses per day from St Paul to Saint Cloud. Traveling by bus from St Paul to Saint Cloud usually takes around 4 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in just one hour and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 67 mi (108 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $9.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from St Paul to Saint Cloud?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from St Paul to Saint Cloud. Jefferson Lines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 10 | 4h 38m | $15.65 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Saint Paul to Saint Cloud from $9. There are 10 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from St Paul to Saint Cloud and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Saint Cloud. In Saint Paul, Jefferson Lines departs to Saint Cloud from Union Depot . In Saint Cloud, Jefferson Lines arrives at 510 1st St S and 3 other stations.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Saint Paul to Saint Cloud takes 4 hours and 38 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Saint Cloud in 1 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Saint Cloud.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from St Paul to Saint Cloud
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 67 miles from St Paul to Saint Cloud. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 55 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Saint Cloud, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from St Paul to Saint Cloud, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 10 scheduled buses that travel from St Paul to Saint Cloud every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from St Paul to Saint Cloud; ticket prices start at $15.00.
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 Saint Cloud?
Main arrival station: 510 1st St S
Buses arrive in Saint Cloud at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Saint Cloud:
510 1st St S
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4325 Clearwater Rd
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