There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
6h 18m$187–2,308Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
35h 15m$350–526Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus 590 / ...
40h 57m$555–1,206Drive 1,624.5 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacomacar 1,624.5 mi
26h 12m$297–429
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma is to fly which costs $180 - $2,400 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $180 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E and arriving at 26th St E & D St E via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane Station and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Tacoma is 1432 miles. The road distance is 1633.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 35h 15m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $180 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 35h 15m.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma is 1634 miles. It takes approximately 26h 12m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tacoma.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Tacoma, 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 42nd Ave S & 34th St E to 26th St E & D St E via 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 35h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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