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

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There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Washington by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spokane International Airport

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

  2. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 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 Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburg Loves Travel Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    33h 45m
    $426–601

  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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 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 Rochester to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane RST - GEG
    8h 13m
    $223–1,039

  8. Fly Duluth International Airport to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DLH - GEG
    7h 37m
    $123–554

  9. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 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

Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Seattle Amtrak Station via Dickinson, Billings, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Ellensburg Loves Travel Center in around 33h 45m.

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