MN → ND · about 214 miles
St. Cloud to Grand Forks bus & train schedule
Jefferson Lines and Amtrak run 21 direct buses and trains a week from St. Cloud to Grand Forks. The fastest takes 4 hours 25 minutes; the first departure leaves at 1:09 AM and the last at 12:55 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $65 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 4h 25m
- First departure
- 1:09 AM
- Last departure
- 12:55 PM
- Standard fare
- $65
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Amtrak aren't listed here.
Timetable
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 | Stops | Company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:09 AM | 5:34 AM | 4h 25m | Daily | St. Cloud Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 12:55 PM | 7:30 PM | 6h 35m | Daily | St. Cloud (SCSU - Atwood Center) to Grand Forks | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $65Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in St. Cloud Where you get off in Grand Forks The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in St. Cloud
Where buses and trains stop in Grand Forks
Return trip: Grand Forks to St. Cloud
Questions
How long is the bus or train from St. Cloud to Grand Forks?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 25 minutes.
How much is the bus or train from St. Cloud to Grand Forks?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $65. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Amtrak aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first departure from St. Cloud to Grand Forks?
The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM (Daily) and the last at 12:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from St. Cloud to Grand Forks?
Jefferson Lines and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in St. Cloud?
Buses and trains to Grand Forks leave from St. Cloud (SCSU - Atwood Center) and St. Cloud Amtrak Station.