There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly from Portland International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PDX - MSP
5h 43m$188–448Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
35h 27m$353–542Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
38h 14m$584–1,202Drive 1,672 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Minneapoliscar 1,672 mi
27h 13m$306–441Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SEA - MSP
8h 11m$227–2,391
Vancouver to Minneapolis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Minneapolis is to train and fly which costs $220 - $2,400 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $180 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from E 15th St & Broadway and arriving at Minneapolis via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 14m.
The distance between Vancouver and Minneapolis is 1455 miles. The road distance is 1681.8 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 35h 27m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Vancouver to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Vancouver to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Vancouver to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver Station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 35h 27m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 38h 14m.
What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Minneapolis via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 35h 27m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
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
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
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
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–440
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 Vancouver Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
Vancouver to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Vancouver. It is currently 8:47 AM in Vancouver and 10:47 AM in Minneapolis.
Vancouver to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Minneapolis is 1682 miles. It takes approximately 27h 13m to drive from Vancouver to Minneapolis.
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