Winona is fortunate to have an Amtrak stop and “Only in Your State” called out Winona as a destination stop on a train trip along the Mississippi. $26 will get you a ticket on the Amtrak from Union Depot in St. Paul to Winona’s Amtrak station. The Empire Builder travels from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest and includes multiple stops at river towns in Minnesota through Minnesota’s bluff country. The eastbound route from St. Paul to Winona follows the course of the Mississippi, passing by bluffs and backwaters. When you arrive in Winona a few hours later, the Amtrak station is located within walking distance of downtown where you will find places to dine, shop, visit and view the Mississippi River up close
“For less than the cost of tacos for two, you can hop on an Amtrak in St. Paul and explore the splendor of the state’s Bluff Country on this stunningly scenic Minnesota train trip. All aboard the Empire Builder!”