There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), 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
5h 51m$188–2,308Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Tacoma Greyhoundbus
36h 29m$352–592Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus 590 / ...
41h 3m$475–1,105Drive 1,620.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Tacomacar 1,620.4 mi
26h 1m$296–428
Minneapolis to Tacoma by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma is to fly which costs $180 - $2,400 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $180 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Tacoma Greyhound via Maple Grove, Billings and Spokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 29m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Tacoma is 1431 miles. The road distance is 1629.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 36h 29m and costs $350 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Tacoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $180 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 36h 29m.
Minneapolis to Tacoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Tacoma is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 11:17 AM in Minneapolis and 9:17 AM in Tacoma.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, 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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Tacoma Greyhound via Maple Grove, Billings, and Spokane in around 36h 29m.
- 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
- 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
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 Tacoma is 1630 miles. It takes approximately 26h 1m to drive from Minneapolis to Tacoma.
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