There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Saint Paul 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 18m$195–906Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder
37h 48m$140–1,500Bus
- 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 43m$179–607Drive 1,680.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to Saint Paul1,680.6 mi
27h$307–443
Portland to Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Saint Paul is to train which costs $140 - $1,500 and takes 37h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Rice Park Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson and 5th St Transit Center Gate A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 48m.
The distance between Portland and Saint Paul is 1450 miles. The road distance is 1690.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 34h 43m and costs $170 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Portland to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Portland to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $650 and takes 34h 43m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $1,500 and takes 37h 48m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Saint Paul, 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 Rice Park Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and 5th St Transit Center Gate A in around 34h 43m.
- 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
- $220–1,000
- 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
- $220–1,000
- 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
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- 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
- $140–1,500
- 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
- $30–55
- 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 Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Saint Paul is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 12:23 AM in Portland and 2:23 AM in Saint Paul.
Portland to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Saint Paul is 1690 miles. It takes approximately 27h to drive from Portland to Saint Paul.
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