There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MSP - PDX
5h 49m$187–448Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
35h 35m$359–542Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
39h 31m$552–1,302Drive 1,673.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portlandcar 1,673.1 mi
27h 20m$306–441
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 27h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $180 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland. However, there are services departing from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Billings, MT, Spokane Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Portland. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Portland via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 31m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Portland is 1448 miles. The road distance is 1682.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 35h 35m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 35h 35m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 39h 31m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 35h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–180
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland is 1683 miles. It takes approximately 27h 20m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Portland.
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