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 28m$196–907Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
34h 50m$360–536Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
39h 26m$492–1,102Drive 1,669 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Portlandcar 1,669 mi
27h 8m$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 8m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Portland. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Dickinson, Billings, MT, Spokane Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.
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 34h 50m and costs $360 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Minneapolis to Portland, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 34h 50m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,100 and takes 39h 26m.
Minneapolis to Portland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Dickinson station.
Portland is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 11:58 AM in Minneapolis and 9:58 AM in Portland.
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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Dickinson, Billings, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 34h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–180
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Portland is 1679 miles. It takes approximately 27h 8m to drive from Minneapolis to Portland.
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