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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Minneapolisby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PDX - MSP
    3h 42m
    $183–438

  2. Fly to Rochester, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rochester (RST)plane plane PDX - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    9h 49m
    $149–581

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    35h 15m
    $353–546

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    40h 22m
    $555–1,305

  5. Drive 1,664.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Minneapoliscar car 1,664.5 mi
    27h 6m
    $304–439

  6. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane PDX - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    9h 35m
    $177–585

Portland Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,430.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 35h 15m.

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