There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PDX - MSP
5h 14m$175–805Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
38h 38m$527–1,121Drive 1,669 mi
- Drive from Portland to Minneapoliscar 1,669 mi
27h 7m$305–440
Portland to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 27h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 38m.
The distance between Portland and Minneapolis is 1449 miles. The road distance is 1678.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 38h 38m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Portland to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Portland to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 38h 38m.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 3:42 PM in Portland and 5:42 PM in Minneapolis.
Portland to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,200 and the journey takes 37h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Minneapolis is 1679 miles. It takes approximately 27h 7m to drive from Portland to Minneapolis.
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