There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
5h 1m$182–2,302Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
33h 49m$347–522Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
40h 34m$558–1,208Drive 1,609.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 1,609.8 mi
25h 54m$294–425
Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which costs $180 - $2,300 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $180 - $2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport via Maple Grove, Billings, MT and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 34m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 1411 miles. The road distance is 1619.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to bus which takes 33h 49m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA), including transfers.
Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $180 - $2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 33h 49m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 40h 34m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), 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 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport via Maple Grove, Billings, MT, and Spokane Station in around 33h 49m.
- 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
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- 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 Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 6:29 PM in Minneapolis and 4:29 PM in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 1619 miles. It takes approximately 25h 54m to drive from Minneapolis to Seattle Airport (SEA).
There are 1610+ hotels available in Seattle Airport (SEA).