There are 4 ways to get from Federal Way to Minneapolis 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 24m$146–707Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
34h 36m$167–608Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
40h 19m$156–1,507Drive 1,611.6 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Minneapoliscar 1,611.6 mi
25h 52m$295–425
Federal Way to Minneapolis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 25h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St and arriving at Minneapolis via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Spokane, Billings and Dickinson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Seattle and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 19m.
The distance between Federal Way and Minneapolis is 1424 miles. The road distance is 1621 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 34h 36m and costs $160 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Federal Way to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Federal Way to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Federal Way to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $650 and takes 34h 36m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $1,600 and takes 40h 19m.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Minneapolis, 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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St to Minneapolis via International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Spokane, Billings, and Dickinson in around 34h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dickinson to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Federal Way. It is currently 7:16 PM in Federal Way and 9:16 PM in Minneapolis.
Federal Way to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Minneapolis is 1621 miles. It takes approximately 25h 52m to drive from Federal Way to Minneapolis.
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