There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Seattle by plane, bus, 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
5h 51m$185–2,106Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburgbus
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattlebus
34h 31m$412–588Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
38h 16m$440–1,100Drive 1,618.7 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Seattlecar 1,618.7 mi
25h 51m$296–427
Saint Paul to Seattle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle is to fly which costs $180 - $2,200 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $180 - $2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Seattle. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Seattle via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane and Ellensburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 31m.
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 1426 miles. The road distance is 1628.1 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 34h 31m and costs $410 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Saint Paul to Seattle, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
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 5h 51m and costs $180 - $2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 34h 31m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $1,100 and takes 38h 16m.
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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St & Washington Station to Seattle via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, and Ellensburg in around 34h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Paul to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Seattle is 2h behind Saint Paul. It is currently 12:18 AM in Saint Paul and 10:18 PM in Seattle.
Saint Paul to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
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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