There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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
6h 5m$190–2,311Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
34h 48m$361–575Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
38h 12m$586–1,181Drive 1,611 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 1,611 mi
25h 53m$294–425
Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which costs $190 - $2,400 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $190 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Seattle Greyhound and arriving at 34th St E & 42nd Ave S via Spokane Station, Billings and 8th St & Hennepin Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 12m.
The distance between Seattle and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 1425 miles. The road distance is 1620.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 34h 48m and costs $360 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle Greyhound station.
Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $190 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 34h 48m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 38h 12m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 Greyhound to 34th St E & 42nd Ave S via Spokane, Spokane Station, Billings, Minneapolis, and 8th St & Hennepin Station in around 34h 48m.
- 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
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.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 to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 1620 miles. It takes approximately 25h 53m to drive from Seattle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
There are 591+ hotels available in Minneapolis–Saint Paul.