There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Seattle by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
5h 43m$185–2,305Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane RST - SEA
7h 48m$114–590Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburgbus
- Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattlebus
34h 4m$412–588Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
39h 38m$462–1,102Drive 1,607 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Seattlecar 1,607 mi
25h 43m$294–424Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DLH - SEA
8h 17m$124–554
Minnesota to Seattle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Seattle is to fly which costs $180 - $2,300 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Seattle is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $180 - $2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Seattle. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Seattle via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane and Ellensburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Seattle. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Seattle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 38m.
The distance between Minnesota and Seattle is 1425 miles. The road distance is 1616.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 34h 4m and costs $410 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Minnesota to Seattle, including transfers.
Minnesota to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minnesota to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Seattle is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $180 - $2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 34h 4m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $1,100 and takes 39h 38m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Seattle via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, and Ellensburg in around 34h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
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
- $460–1,100
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Seattle is 2h behind Minnesota. It is currently 11:13 AM in Minnesota and 9:13 AM in Seattle.
Minnesota to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Seattle is 1616 miles. It takes approximately 25h 43m to drive from Minnesota to Seattle.
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