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Bus from St Paul to Eau Claire: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from St Paul to Eau Claire. Traveling by bus from St Paul to Eau Claire usually takes around one hour and 18 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in just one hour and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 79 mi (126 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 15m |
| Cheapest price | €4.40 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from St Paul to Eau Claire
See more detailsWhat bus companies travel from St Paul to Eau Claire?
There are 3 bus lines from St Paul to Eau Claire available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 3 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 1h 29m | €26.16 |
| Greyhound | 3 | 1h 15m | €24.76 |
| Megabus | 1 | 1h 45m | €14.76 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Saint Paul to Eau Claire, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Saint Paul to Eau Claire every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Eau Claire usually start from €21.
Book Megabus from Saint Paul to Eau Claire from €4. Typically there is one Megabus schedule per day from St Paul to Eau Claire and you can expect on average to pay for a Megabus ticket to Eau Claire. In Saint Paul, Megabus departs to Eau Claire from Union Depot . In Eau Claire, Megabus arrives at University of Wisconsin Transit Stop .
An average trip on Megabus from Saint Paul to Eau Claire takes 1 hours and 45 minutes , while the fastest available Megabus trip will get you to Eau Claire in 1 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Megabus offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Eau Claire.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from St Paul to Eau Claire
The bus takes an average of one hour and 18 minutes to cover the 79 miles from St Paul to Eau Claire. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 15 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from St Paul to Eau Claire, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from St Paul to Eau Claire 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 St Paul to Eau Claire without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from St Paul to Eau Claire; ticket prices start at €19.40.
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 Eau Claire?
Main arrival station: Mcdonald's Restaurant
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Eau Claire.
All bus stations in Eau Claire:
Mcdonald's Restaurant
University of Wisconsin Transit Stop
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