There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Saint Paul by plane, 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
5h 53m$198–2,409Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
37h 38m$550–1,200Drive 1,618.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Saint Paulcar 1,618.8 mi
25h 50m$296–427
Seattle to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Saint Paul is to fly which costs $190 - $2,500 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $190 - $2,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 38m.
The distance between Seattle and Saint Paul is 1427 miles. The road distance is 1628.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 37h 38m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Seattle to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Seattle to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $190 - $2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 37h 38m.
Saint Paul is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 8:48 AM in Seattle and 10:48 AM in Saint Paul.
Seattle to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 37h 38m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Saint Paul is 1628 miles. It takes approximately 25h 50m to drive from Seattle to Saint Paul.
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