There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to 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
5h 53m$188–2,309Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
34h 36m$361–575Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
37h 38m$500–1,200Drive 1,618.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Saint Paulcar 1,618.8 mi
25h 50m$296–427
Seattle to Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Saint Paul is to fly which costs $180 - $2,400 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $180 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Greyhound and arriving at Rice Park Station via Spokane, Billings and 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 36m.
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 bus which takes 34h 36m and costs $360 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Seattle to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Seattle to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle Greyhound station.
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 $180 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 34h 36m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 37h 38m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and 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 Rice Park Station via Spokane, Billings, and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 34h 36m.
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- 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 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
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
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle Greyhound 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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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Saint Paul is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 2:15 AM in Seattle and 4:15 AM in Saint Paul.
Seattle to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
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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