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 LakeHouse Restaurant & Bar (3029 Lakeshore Dr) 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 29 miles from Saint Joseph. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Joseph departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Saint Joseph, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Saint Joseph to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Saint Joseph is called Saint Joseph, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Joseph is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 61 miles from Saint Joseph. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Joseph, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Saint Joseph takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

Although Saint Joseph doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 29 miles from Saint Joseph. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Joseph departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Saint Joseph, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Saint Joseph to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Saint Joseph is called Saint Joseph, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Joseph is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 61 miles from Saint Joseph. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Joseph, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Saint Joseph takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airlines serving Saint Joseph

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,991 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (751 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (780 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, 369 reviews)
$159+
The Inn at Harbor Shores
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 204 reviews)
$276+
Courtyard by Marriott St. Joseph Benton Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 270 reviews)
$150+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Joseph
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 436 reviews)
$212+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Joseph Benton Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 235 reviews)
$154+
Best Western Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
2 stars
Good (7.4, 687 reviews)
$119+

Renting a car in Saint Joseph

Renting a car in Saint Joseph costs $101 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Joseph costs $101 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.