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How to get fromMinneapolis to Tacomaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSP - SEA
    5h 51m
    $178–498

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    35h 35m
    $350–516

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    41h 3m
    $955–1,605

  4. Drive  1,620.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Tacomacar car 1,620.4 mi
    26h 1m
    $296–428

Minneapolis to Tacoma by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,422.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and SeaTac Station in around 35h 35m.

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