There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Tri-Cities by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane MSP - PSC
5h 27m$222–392Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
31h 5m$329–486Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
35h 43m$489–1,110Drive 1,467.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Tri-Citiescar 1,467.6 mi
23h 29m$268–387
Minneapolis to Tri-Cities by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Tri-Cities is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 23h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Tri-Cities is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $220 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Tri-Cities. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Rd 68 at Wernett Rd via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane Station, 1st Ave at Nixon St and 22nd Ave Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Tri-Cities station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Pasco Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 43m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Tri-Cities is 1270 miles. The road distance is 1476.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Tri-Cities without a car is to bus which takes 31h 5m and costs $320 - $490.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Minneapolis to Tri-Cities, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minneapolis to Tri-Cities train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Tri-Cities is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $220 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $490 and takes 31h 5m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,200 and takes 35h 43m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Tri-Cities, WA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Rd 68 at Wernett Rd via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, Pasco Bus Stop, 1st Ave at Nixon St, and 22nd Ave Transit Center in around 31h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Tri-Cities bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Tri-Cities is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 3:52 PM in Minneapolis and 1:52 PM in Tri-Cities.
Minneapolis to Tri-Cities train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pasco Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Tri-Cities is 1476 miles. It takes approximately 23h 29m to drive from Minneapolis to Tri-Cities.
There are 51+ hotels available in Tri-Cities.