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

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Seattle, WA 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
    5h 59m
    $149–710

  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 to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Airport Bus Stop to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    33h 19m
    $229–644

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    39h 39m
    $162–1,002

  4. Drive 1,607.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Seattle, WAcar car 1,607.1 mi
    25h 44m
    $294–424

Minneapolis to Seattle, WA by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration33h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Seattle Amtrak Station via Dickinson, Billings, Spokane, Sprague @ Bernard, Spokane International Airport Concourse C, and Spokane Airport Bus Stop in around 33h 19m.

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