There are 4 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SEA - MSP
5h 14m$175–495Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
34h 12m$359–572Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
38h 28m$989–1,516Drive 1,607.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle, WA to Minneapoliscar 1,607.2 mi
25h 44m$294–424
Seattle, WA to Minneapolis by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis is to fly which costs $170 - $500 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Minneapolis via Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 28m.
The distance between Seattle, WA and Minneapolis is 1425 miles. The road distance is 1616.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 34h 12m and costs $350 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Seattle, WA to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
Seattle, WA to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 34h 12m, you could also train, which costs $950 - $1,600 and takes 38h 28m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis via Seattle, Spokane, and Billings in around 34h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $110–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle, WA to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Seattle, WA. It is currently 10:47 PM in Seattle, WA and 12:47 AM in Minneapolis.
Seattle, WA to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to Minneapolis is 1617 miles. It takes approximately 25h 44m to drive from Seattle, WA to Minneapolis.
There are 575+ hotels available in Minneapolis.