There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Saint Paul by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SEA - MSP
5h 54m$188–2,309Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
34h 49m$350–526Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
39h 35m$556–1,206Drive 1,621.7 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Saint Paulcar 1,621.7 mi
26h 3m$296–428
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Saint Paul is to fly which costs $180 - $2,400 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $180 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance and arriving at Rice Park Station via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Spokane, Billings and 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Des Moines to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Kent Des Moines and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 35m.
The distance between Des Moines and Saint Paul is 1422 miles. The road distance is 1631.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 34h 49m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Des Moines to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Des Moines to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Des Moines to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $180 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 34h 49m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 39h 35m.
What companies run services between Des Moines, WA, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance to Rice Park Station via S 176th St & International Blvd - Bay 4, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Spokane Station, Spokane, Billings, and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 34h 49m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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More Questions & Answers
Des Moines to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Saint Paul is 2h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 11:29 AM in Des Moines and 1:29 PM in Saint Paul.
Des Moines to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Saint Paul is 1631 miles. It takes approximately 26h 3m to drive from Des Moines to Saint Paul.
There are 458+ hotels available in Saint Paul.