WI → MN · about 352 miles
Columbus to Staples train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Columbus to Staples. The fastest takes 8 hours 15 minutes; every train leaves at 5:55 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 8h 15m
- Leaves at
- 5:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Columbus Amtrak Station and arrives at Staples Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 PM | 2:10 AM +1 day | 8h 15m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Columbus Where you get off in Staples The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Columbus
- Columbus Amtrak Station Map of Columbus Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Staples
Return trip: Staples to Columbus
Questions
How long is the train from Columbus to Staples?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first train from Columbus to Staples?
Every departure is at 5:55 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Columbus to Staples?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Columbus?
Trains to Staples leave from Columbus Amtrak Station.