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)plane PDX - MSP
5h 24m$185–446Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
34h 31m$356–532Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
37h 48m$550–1,200Drive 1,680.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to Saint Paulcar 1,680.6 mi
27h 14m$307–443
Portland to Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 27h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $180 - $450.
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 and 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis. Services depart once 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 31m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 24m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 34h 31m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 37h 48m.
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, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Rice Park Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, Billings, and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 34h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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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 7:09 AM in Portland and 9:09 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 14m to drive from Portland to Saint Paul.
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