There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma 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
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
6h 10m$195–2,405Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
34h 30m$364–539Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus 590 / ...
41h 11m$555–1,205Drive 1,620.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Tacomacar 1,620.4 mi
26h 1m$296–428
Minneapolis to Tacoma by tram, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma is to fly which costs $190 - $2,400 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $190 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at 26th St E & D St E via Dickinson, Billings, MT, Spokane Station and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 30m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Tacoma is 1434 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 34h 30m and costs $360 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Tacoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Tacoma is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $190 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 34h 30m.
Minneapolis to Tacoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Dickinson station.
Tacoma is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 10:34 PM in Minneapolis and 8:34 PM 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to 26th St E & D St E via Dickinson, Billings, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 34h 30m.
- 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
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- 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 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–550
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 Minneapolis to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
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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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