There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Saint Paul 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 25m$195–906Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
37h 48m$490–1,100Drive 1,680.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to Saint Paulcar 1,680.6 mi
27h 13m$307–443
Portland to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 27h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $190 - $950.
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 train which takes 37h 48m and costs $490 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Portland to Saint Paul, including transfers.
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 25m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $1,100 and takes 37h 48m.
Saint Paul is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 3:34 AM in Portland and 5:34 AM in Saint Paul.
Portland to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Saint Paul, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $490–1,100 and the journey takes 37h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, 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
- $490–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Saint Paul is 1690 miles. It takes approximately 27h 13m to drive from Portland to Saint Paul.
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