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How to get fromPortland to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PDX - MSP
    5h 37m
    $187–448

  2. 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 Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    34h 43m
    $398–581

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    38h 22m
    $599–1,199

  4. Drive 1,672.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 1,672.9 mi
    27h 17m
    $306–441

Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration34h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,439 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 Curbside Bus Stop to 34th St E & 42nd Ave S via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Billings, Minneapolis, and 8th St & Hennepin Station in around 34h 43m.

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