There are 3 ways to get from Saint Paul to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
6h 14m$198–2,408Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
38h 16m$550–1,200Drive 1,618.7 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Seattlecar 1,618.7 mi
25h 51m$296–427
Saint Paul to Seattle by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle is to fly which costs $190 - $2,500 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $190 - $2,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Seattle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38h 16m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Seattle is 1429 miles. The road distance is 1628.1 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 38h 16m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Saint Paul to Seattle, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $190 - $2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 38h 16m.
Seattle is 2h behind Saint Paul. It is currently 2:16 AM in Saint Paul and 12:16 AM in Seattle.
Saint Paul to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 38h 16m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Seattle is 1628 miles. It takes approximately 25h 51m to drive from Saint Paul to Seattle.
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