Driving Directions
Saint John's Abbey is most conveniently reached by car; it is located on US Interstate 94. For drivers coming west on I-94 from St. Cloud or the Twin Cities, the exit for Saint John's is #156.
Public Transportation Services to and from the Twin Cities and St. Cloud
All times and prices given here are subject to change without notice. Use the phone numbers below to confirm times and prices for your trip to and from Saint John's Abbey.
Executive Express Limousine
Executive Express provides transportation throughout the day to and from the Twin Cities International Airport (MSP). The St. Cloud service also rents vans, transports parcels and charters trips for groups of all sizes. The cost to travel safely by air-conditioned limousine from the airport to St. Cloud is about $45 one way; to Saint John's campus, ca. $65.
Visit the website or phone: 320-253-2226 or 1-888-522-9899 for the current schedule and rates. Pick up and delivery must be arranged in advance. Office is closed Sundays and holidays.
Several rental car companies are located at the Twin Cities Airport.
Northwest Airlines and Mesaba Airlink
The St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) is four miles east of downtown St. Cloud at 1550 45th Ave. S.E. (East off US 10, on Del Tone Road. Telephone: 320-251-8574. Connections to STC are available to Northwest Airlines connecting passengers via Mesaba Airlink. Check Northwest Airlines Travel Center for exact schedules and availability.
The St. Cloud Regional airport phone is 320-251-8574. Check for seasonal changes and added services. NWA Flight Information. Private aircraft contact St. Cloud Aviation, St. Cloud Regional Airport, St. Cloud. 320-253-1500 or 800.328.2346.
Airport Car Rental
On airport car rental services are available. Enterprise Rent-a-Car: 320-240-9000 (STC) or 1-800-325-8007 (toll-free from out of town).
Greyhound and Metro Bus Information
The bus station for both lines is at the corner of First Street and Fifth Avenue in the city of St. Cloud. Saint Cloud Metro Bus: 320-251-7433
• Greyhound Going West (to Fargo): Since 12 May 2002, the Greyhound bus no longer stops on the Saint John's campus. The Greyhound bus ride between Minneapolis and Saint Cloud lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Greyhound Going East (to Twin Cities): The bus departs Saint Cloud and arrives in Minneapolis about 1 hour and 15 minutes later. After a transfer and layover, one can proceed to Saint Paul. Greyhound Ticket Office: 320-251-5411 (St Cloud).
Yellow Cab and Care Cabs
Yellow Cab is located at 2600 7th Street North, St. Cloud. The phone is 320-251-5050. Cost from St. Cloud airport to St. Benedict is approximately $50; to Saint John's, it costs a little more. Care Cab Wheelchair Transport. 2606 7th Street North, St. Cloud. 320-251-6261.
Amtrak
The Amtrak train station is at 555 E. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Office hours for the ticket office in the train station are from midnight to 8:00 a.m. Trains arrive and depart ca. 12:40 a.m. (heading west) and 5:11 a.m. (heading east).
The St. Cloud Amtrak ticket office telephone number is 320-253-2087. Reservations can be made by phoning Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 or by using the Amtrak website.
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