There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Portland 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MSP - PDX
5h 38m$185–445Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
35h 9m$353–542Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
39h 27m$552–1,302Drive 1,669 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Portlandcar 1,669 mi
27h 9m$305–440
Minneapolis to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Portland is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 27h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $180 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Portland. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Portland. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Portland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 27m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Portland is 1450 miles. The road distance is 1678.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 35h 9m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Minneapolis to Portland, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minneapolis to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 35h 9m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 39h 27m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 35h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Portland is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 9:10 AM in Minneapolis and 7:10 AM in Portland.
Minneapolis to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Portland is 1679 miles. It takes approximately 27h 9m to drive from Minneapolis to Portland.
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