There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Seattle, WA by plane, bus, 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
6h$188–2,308Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburg Loves Travel Centerbus
- Take the bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
34h 4m$412–588Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
39h 38m$502–1,202Drive 1,607 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Seattle, WAcar 1,607 mi
25h 43m$294–424
Minneapolis to Seattle, WA by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle, WA is to fly which costs $180 - $2,400 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle, WA is to fly which takes 6h and costs $180 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Seattle, WA station. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Seattle Amtrak Station via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane and Ellensburg Loves Travel Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Seattle, WA. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Seattle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 38m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Seattle, WA is 1427 miles. The road distance is 1616.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle, WA without a car is to bus which takes 34h 4m and costs $410 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Minneapolis to Seattle, WA, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minneapolis to Seattle, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle, WA is to fly which takes 6h and costs $180 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 34h 4m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 39h 38m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, 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 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Seattle Amtrak Station via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, and Ellensburg Loves Travel Center in around 34h 4m.
- 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 43m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- 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
- $500–1,200
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane to Ellensburg Loves Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $65–85
Bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Seattle Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Seattle, WA bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Seattle, WA is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 2:09 AM in Minneapolis and 12:09 AM in Seattle, WA.
Minneapolis to Seattle, WA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Seattle, WA is 1616 miles. It takes approximately 25h 43m to drive from Minneapolis to Seattle, WA.
There are 1319+ hotels available in Seattle, WA.