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Minnesota History Center
Minnesota’s history museum presents statewide stories through exhibitions, artifacts, and interactive displays near the capitol complex.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grand Rapids, MI to Saint Paul, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €106, while a flight costs an average of €557.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€106 Average price Cheapest | €176 Average price | €557 Average price | €96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 25m Average total duration 13h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Grand Rapids, MI to Saint Paul, MN:
A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Rapids, MI to Saint Paul, MN costing on average €176.
A bus is €451 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Saint Paul, MN costing on average €557.
Other travel options to Saint Paul, MN take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 55m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
Tickets start at around €106 compared to roughly €96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-9.10. The journey takes 13h 55m versus 9h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Indian Trails | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €80 |
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Buses from Grand Rapids, MI to Saint Paul, MN run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €73 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 393 miles (634 km) distance in 11h 50m.
Distance 393 miles (634 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €73 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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