5.0
Pros: It was clean n the staff are every nice. Cons: Turn up the heat.
5.0
Pros: cheap good view. Cons: keep up low price.
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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul?
There are usually 7 daily bus trips available from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€9.43 | Avg. Price€16.47 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips7 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration5h 15m | Duration2h 1m |
Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Saint Cloud to St Paul. Traveling by train from Saint Cloud to St Paul usually takes 2 hours and 1 minute, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 67 mi (108 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 1m |
| Lowest price | €15.60 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Empire Builder |
| Train lines | 1 |
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Average score for trains from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
What is the price of a train ticket from Saint Cloud to St Paul?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul was €15.60. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to St Paul if you book your train tickets at least 22 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra €2.51.
Monthly avg. prices
You can find the lowest prices on this route during November. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Saint Cloud to St Paul, with the average price at just €16. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in September, when the average price goes up to €43. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.
Which train should you take from Saint Cloud to St Paul?
Amtrak Empire Builder is the one and only train line which connects Saint Cloud to Saint Paul. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Empire Builder | 2 | 2h 1m | €17.87 |
The Amtrak Empire Builder is a long-distance passenger rail service that has been in operation since 1929. The full 2,200-mile route takes 45 hours to connect Chicago with the Pacific Northwest. Don’t let the length of the trip intimidate you; the Empire Builder is one of Amtrak’s most popular services, and often rated as the most scenic train route in the country. The sightseer lounge, home to enormous windows, is the perfect place to drink in the incredible views of the Mississippi River, the North Dakota Plains, Glacier National Park, and the Columbia River Gorge. Overnight trips on the Empire Builder include the option to book sleeper cabins, for a more comfortable journey and included meals. All passengers can purchase meals or snacks in the cafe car.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Saint Cloud to St Paul
The distance between Saint Cloud and St Paul is approximately 67 miles, or 108 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 1 minute, Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Saint Cloud to St Paul. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Saint Cloud at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Saint Cloud twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to St Paul with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from St Paul to Saint Cloud.
City Information
St Paul
Image credit: Unsplash
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 is the train station in Saint Cloud?
Main departure station: 555 E St Germain St
There is one train station in Saint Cloud.
All train stations in Saint Cloud:
555 E St Germain St
Where is the train station in St Paul?
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionMain arrival 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 train stations in St Paul:
Union Depot
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