There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Saint Paul by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SEA - MSP
5h 27m$185–496Bus
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
36h 28m$360–586Train
- Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
39h 40m$972–1,633Drive 1,631.6 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Saint Paulcar 1,631.6 mi
26h 7m$279–403Train to Portland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PDX - MSP
8h 20m$282–594
Tacoma to Saint Paul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Saint Paul is to fly which costs $180 - $500 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $180 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone D and arriving at Rice Park Station via Seattle, Spokane, Billings and 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma station to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Tacoma Dome Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 40m.
The distance between Tacoma and Saint Paul is 1432 miles. The road distance is 1641.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 36h 28m and costs $360 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Tacoma to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Tacoma to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.
Tacoma to Saint Paul train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $180 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 36h 28m, you could also train, which costs $950 - $1,700 and takes 39h 40m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Rice Park Station via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle, Spokane, Billings, and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 36h 28m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- 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 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- $50–80
- 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
Tacoma to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.
Saint Paul is 2h ahead of Tacoma. It is currently 1:36 PM in Tacoma and 3:36 PM in Saint Paul.
Tacoma to Saint Paul train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Saint Paul is 1641 miles. It takes approximately 26h 7m to drive from Tacoma to Saint Paul.
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