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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSP - SEA
    5h 44m
    $175–495

  2. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RST - SEA
    8h 25m
    $114–540

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattlebus bus
    36h 9m
    $357–582

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    39h 39m
    $952–1,602

  5. Drive  1,607 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Seattlecar car 1,607 mi
    25h 43m
    $294–424

  6. Fly from Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DLH - SEA
    8h 39m
    $114–554

Minnesota to Seattle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,417.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Seattle via Maple Grove, Billings, and Spokane in around 36h 9m.

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