There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Spokane by plane, bus, 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 Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane MSP - GEG
5h 15m$144–654Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus
26h 45m$316–456Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
30h 54m$482–952Drive 1,329.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Spokanecar 1,329.2 mi
21h 12m$243–351
Minneapolis to Spokane by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Spokane is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 21h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Spokane is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Spokane station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Spokane Station via Dickinson and Billings, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Spokane. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Spokane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 54m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Spokane is 1195 miles. The road distance is 1337 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Spokane without a car is to bus which takes 26h 45m and costs $310 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Minneapolis to Spokane, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Spokane bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Spokane is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $460 and takes 26h 45m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $950 and takes 30h 54m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Spokane Station via Dickinson, Billings, and Billings, MT in around 26h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $480–950
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Spokane bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Dickinson station.
Spokane is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 3:32 PM in Minneapolis and 1:32 PM in Spokane.
Minneapolis to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Spokane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Spokane is 1337 miles. It takes approximately 21h 12m to drive from Minneapolis to Spokane.
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