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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Seattle by plane, bus, 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
    6h 6m
    $208–298

  2. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RST - SEA
    7h 47m
    $127–593

  3. 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

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    39h 38m
    $552–1,202

  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 21m
    $127–558

Minnesota to Seattle by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$552Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,419.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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 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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