There are 4 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SEA - MSP
3h 44m$186–2,230Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
32h 40m$348–520Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
40h 9m$558–1,208Drive 1,610 mi
- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapoliscar 1,610 mi
25h 54m$294–425
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis is to fly which costs $180 - $2,300 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $180 - $2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Minneapolis via Spokane Station and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Seattle and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 9m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Minneapolis is 1411 miles. The road distance is 1619.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 32h 40m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $180 - $2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 32h 40m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 40h 9m.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Minneapolis via Spokane Station and Billings in around 32h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $180–260
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Seattle Airport (SEA). It is currently 3:51 PM in Seattle Airport (SEA) and 5:51 PM in Minneapolis.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis is 1619 miles. It takes approximately 25h 54m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis.
There are 591+ hotels available in Minneapolis.