There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Vancouver by plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
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Fly to Vancouver International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane MSP - YVR
6h 34m$246–960Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain Amtrak Cascades
42h 22m$803–1,713Drive 2,763.1 km
- Drive from Minneapolis to Vancouvercar 2,763.1 km
28h 56m$543–784Fly to Abbotsford International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane MSP - YXX
- Take a shuttle bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver Downtown
9h 19m$268–1,053Fly to Bellingham International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane MSP - BLI
- Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
9h 48m$493–1,052
Minneapolis to Vancouver by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Vancouver is to fly which costs $240 - $1,000 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Vancouver is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $240 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Vancouver via Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 22m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Vancouver is 2332 km. The road distance is 2763.1 km.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Vancouver without a car is to train which takes 42h 22m and costs $800 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Minneapolis to Vancouver, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Vancouver is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $240 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 42h 22m.
Vancouver is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 3:26 AM in Minneapolis and 1:26 AM in Vancouver.
Minneapolis to Vancouver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Vancouver, BC, Canada?
Delta, WestJet, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Vancouver via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 42h 22m.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–2,300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–2,300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport via Winnipeg, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–2,300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport via Regina, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–2,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport via Regina, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–2,300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–2,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- flyflair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–2,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 604 229 1232
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reliable Bus
Shuttle from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Reliable Bus
- Phone
- +1 800.665.2122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
Bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $37–42
- Website
- Quick Shuttle
- Schedules at
- Quick Shuttle Schedule
- Adult
- $37–42
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