There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Portland 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MSP - PDX
5h 46m$185–446Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
35h 36m$351–528Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
38h 4m$500–1,200Drive 1,680.7 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Portlandcar 1,680.7 mi
27h 17m$307–444
Saint Paul to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Portland is to fly which costs $180 - $450 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $180 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Portland. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Portland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38h 4m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Portland is 1451 miles. The road distance is 1690.6 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 35h 36m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Saint Paul to Portland, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Saint Paul to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 35h 36m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 38h 4m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St & Washington Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 35h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Portland is 2h behind Saint Paul. It is currently 4:40 PM in Saint Paul and 2:40 PM in Portland.
Saint Paul to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Portland is 1691 miles. It takes approximately 27h 17m to drive from Saint Paul to Portland.
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