Saint Joseph travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saint Joseph

With a population of 8,365, Saint Joseph is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Saint Joseph to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Saint Joseph

If you’re looking for affordable options, Silver Beach Pizza Upper Deck-Adults Only (410 Vine St) and Papa Vino's - St. Joseph Italian Kitchen (1332 Hilltop Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Joseph in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saint Joseph

Plane

Although Saint Joseph doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 47 km from Saint Joseph. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Joseph departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Joseph. The train journey from Saint Joseph to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Saint Joseph is called Saint Joseph, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Joseph is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 98 km from Saint Joseph. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Joseph, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Saint Joseph takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Saint Joseph doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 47 km from Saint Joseph. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Joseph departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Joseph. The train journey from Saint Joseph to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Saint Joseph is called Saint Joseph, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Joseph is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 98 km from Saint Joseph. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Joseph, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Saint Joseph takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 129 km.

Airlines serving Saint Joseph

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,814 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,612 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,353 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (31 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (990 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Joseph

Most booked hotels in Saint Joseph

Hampton Inn & Suites Benton Harbor
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 370 reviews)
$160+
The Inn at Harbor Shores
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 207 reviews)
$212+
Courtyard by Marriott St. Joseph Benton Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 273 reviews)
$151+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Joseph
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 438 reviews)
$155+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Joseph Benton Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 239 reviews)
$135+
Best Western Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
2 stars
Good (7.4, 705 reviews)
$104+

Renting a car in Saint Joseph

Renting a car in Saint Joseph costs $64 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Saint Joseph (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Joseph is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Joseph costs $64 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Saint Joseph (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Joseph is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.