MN → WI · about 352 miles
Staples to Columbus train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Staples to Columbus. The fastest takes 8 hours 20 minutes; every train leaves at 5:27 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 8h 20m
- Leaves at
- 5:27 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Staples Amtrak Station and arrives at Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:27 AM | 1:47 PM | 8h 20m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Staples Where you get off in Columbus The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Staples
Where the train stops in Columbus
- Columbus Amtrak Station Map of Columbus Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Columbus to Staples
Questions
How long is the train from Staples to Columbus?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first train from Staples to Columbus?
Every departure is at 5:27 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Staples to Columbus?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Staples?
Trains to Columbus leave from Staples Amtrak Station.