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How to get fromMinneapolis to Seattleby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Seattle by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSP - SEA
    6h 6m
    $148–658

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburg Loves Travel Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    33h 45m
    $426–601

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    39h 38m
    $502–1,102

  4. Drive 1,606.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Seattlecar car 1,606.9 mi
    25h 44m
    $294–424

Minneapolis to Seattle by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,419.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Seattle Amtrak Station via Dickinson, Billings, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Ellensburg Loves Travel Center in around 33h 45m.

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