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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Seattleby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Seattle by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSP - SEA
    4h 44m
    $190–2,234

  2. Fly to Paine Field County Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane MSP - PAE
    10h 15m
    $176–675

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburg Loves Travel Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    34h 57m
    $412–588

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    39h 41m
    $552–1,202

  5. Drive 1,615.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Seattlecar car 1,615.9 mi
    25h 59m
    $295–426

  6. Fly to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane MSP - BFI
    5h 59m
    $273–1,129

  7. Fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSP - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    8h 54m
    $239–559

  8. Fly to Spokane International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MSP - GEG
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Airport Bus Stop to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 42m
    $228–693

  9. Fly to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Seattle - Lake Union

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane MSP - YVR
    2. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane plane
    6h 32m
    $279–877

  10. Fly to Abbotsford International Airport, shuttle to Vancouver Harbour, fly to Seattle - Lake Union

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane plane MSP - YXX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver Downtownshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane plane
    9h 16m
    $296–973

Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Seattle by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration34h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,412.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop to Seattle Amtrak Station via 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Ellensburg Loves Travel Center in around 34h 57m.

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