There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PDX - MSP
5h 40m$187–448Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
34h 49m$354–520Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
38h 23m$476–1,045Drive 1,672.8 mi
- Drive from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 1,672.8 mi
27h 18m$306–441
Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which costs $180 - $450 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $180 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at 34th St E & 42nd Ave S via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane, Billings and 8th St & Hennepin Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 23m.
The distance between Portland and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 1451 miles. The road distance is 1682.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 34h 49m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 34h 49m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 38h 23m.
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, Spokane, Billings, Minneapolis, and 8th St & Hennepin Station in around 34h 49m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 1683 miles. It takes approximately 27h 18m to drive from Portland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
There are 583+ hotels available in Minneapolis–Saint Paul.