There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Tacoma 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 from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
5h 58m$188–508Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane RST - SEA
8h 33m$117–593Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
35h 35m$350–516Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Stationtrain S Line
41h 38m$973–1,637Drive 1,620.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Tacomacar 1,620.4 mi
26h 1m$296–428Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DLH - SEA
8h 47m$117–558
Minnesota to Tacoma by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Tacoma is to fly which costs $180 - $550 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Tacoma is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane Station and SeaTac Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Tacoma Dome Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis and King Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 38m.
The distance between Minnesota and Tacoma is 1431 miles. The road distance is 1629.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 35h 35m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Minnesota to Tacoma, including transfers.
Minnesota to Tacoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minnesota to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Tacoma is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 35h 35m, you could also train, which costs $950 - $1,700 and takes 41h 38m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and SeaTac Station in around 35h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- 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 Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Tacoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Tacoma is 2h behind Minnesota. It is currently 5:06 PM in Minnesota and 3:06 PM in Tacoma.
Minnesota to Tacoma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Tacoma is 1630 miles. It takes approximately 26h 1m to drive from Minnesota to Tacoma.
There are 446+ hotels available in Tacoma.