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)MSP - PDX
5h 46m$196–957Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to PortlandEmpire Builder
39h 26m$152–472Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinson
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billings
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokane
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
34h 20m$180–626Drive 1,669.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Portland1,669.1 mi
26h 54m$305–440
Minneapolis to Portland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Portland is to train which costs $150 - $480 and takes 39h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Portland is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $190 - $1,000.
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, Spokane Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Portland is 1449 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 20m and costs $180 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 46m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $650 and takes 34h 20m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $480 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 5:11 PM in Minneapolis and 3:11 PM 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Dickinson, Billings, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 34h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
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
- $150–470
- 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
- $45–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Portland is 1679 miles. It takes approximately 26h 54m to drive from Minneapolis to Portland.
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