There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Olympia 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 to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
7h 4m$189–2,311Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Olympiabus
35h 14m$352–528Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594 / ...
42h$476–1,108Drive 1,647.7 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Olympiacar 1,647.7 mi
26h 31m$301–435Fly to Portland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MSP - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus
8h 47m$201–480
Minneapolis to Olympia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Olympia is to fly which costs $180 - $2,400 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Olympia is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $180 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Olympia. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Olympia via Maple Grove, Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 14m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Olympia is 1462 miles. The road distance is 1657.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Olympia without a car is to bus which takes 35h 14m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Minneapolis to Olympia, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Olympia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Olympia is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $180 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 35h 14m.
Minneapolis to Olympia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Olympia is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 3:26 PM in Minneapolis and 1:26 PM in Olympia.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Olympia, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Olympia via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 35h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Olympia is 1657 miles. It takes approximately 26h 31m to drive from Minneapolis to Olympia.
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