There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)PDX - MSP
5h 13m$196–907Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder
38h 38m$153–1,432Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billings
- Take the bus from Billings to Dickinson
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolis
34h 5m$177–599Drive 1,669 mi
- Drive from Portland to Minneapolis1,669 mi
26h 53m$305–440
Portland to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Minneapolis is to train which costs $150 - $1,500 and takes 38h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Minneapolis via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane, Billings and Dickinson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 5m.
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 bus which takes 34h 5m and costs $170 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Portland to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Portland to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
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 13m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $600 and takes 34h 5m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $1,500 and takes 38h 38m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Minneapolis via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane, Billings, and Dickinson in around 34h 5m.
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dickinson to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 1:26 PM in Portland and 3:26 PM in Minneapolis.
Portland to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Minneapolis is 1679 miles. It takes approximately 26h 53m to drive from Portland to Minneapolis.
There are 581+ hotels available in Minneapolis.