There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
6h 3m$188–2,308Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
33h 14m$352–562Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
39h 39m$552–1,202Drive 1,607 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Seattlecar 1,607 mi
25h 43m$294–424
Minneapolis to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle is to fly which costs $180 - $2,400 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $180 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Maple Grove, Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Seattle. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Seattle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 39m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Seattle is 1428 miles. The road distance is 1616.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 33h 14m and costs $350 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Minneapolis to Seattle, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minneapolis to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $180 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 33h 14m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 39h 39m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Seattle Bus Station via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 33h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- 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 Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–120
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $100–120
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Seattle is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 10:06 AM in Minneapolis and 8:06 AM in Seattle.
Minneapolis to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Seattle is 1616 miles. It takes approximately 25h 43m to drive from Minneapolis to Seattle.
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