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

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

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  1. Fly to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MSP - GEG
    5h 15m
    $134–604

  2. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane MSP - PSC
    5h 28m
    $97–432

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 24m
    $355–566

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    39h 39m
    $552–1,202

  5. Drive 1,607 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Seattlecar car 1,607 mi
    25h 43m
    $294–424

  6. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSP - SEA
    5h 56m
    $195–2,405

  7. Fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSP - PDX
    7h 9m
    $187–447

Minneapolis to Washington by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$552Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Washington, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to 4th Ave & Madison St via Maple Grove, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 33h 24m.

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