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How to get fromMinneapolis to The Dallesby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to The Dalles by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Portland International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSP - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus
    9h 42m
    $197–464

  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 The Dallesbus bus
    35h 14m
    $342–502

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wishram Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    37h 6m
    $502–1,178

  4. Drive  1,591.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to The Dallescar car 1,591.8 mi
    25h 35m
    $291–420

  5. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane MSP - PSC
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus
    10h 7m
    $245–428

  6. Fly to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MSP - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Wishram Stationtrain train
    11h 44m
    $236–802

  7. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSP - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to The Dallesbus bus
    13h 18m
    $235–2,417

Minneapolis to The Dalles by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,525.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and The Dalles, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to 3rd Street and Federal via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, and LINK Transit Center - The Dalles in around 35h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wishram Station once daily. Tickets cost $440–1,100 and the journey takes 35h 22m.

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