There are 3 ways to get from Saint Paul to Portland by plane, 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$145–446Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
38h 4m$600–1,200Drive 1,680.7 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Portlandcar 1,680.7 mi
27h 17m$307–444
Saint Paul to Portland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Portland is to fly which costs $140 - $450 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $140 - $450.
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 train which takes 38h 4m and costs $600 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Saint Paul to Portland, including transfers.
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 $140 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,200 and takes 38h 4m.
Portland is 2h behind Saint Paul. It is currently 6:25 PM in Saint Paul and 4:25 PM in Portland.
Saint Paul to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,200 and the journey takes 38h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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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