There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Seattle 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
6h 5m$158–758Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
33h 36m$166–632Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
38h 16m$160–430Drive 1,618.7 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Seattlecar 1,618.7 mi
25h 51m$296–427
Saint Paul to Seattle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle is to train which costs $160 - $430 and takes 38h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Seattle Bus Station via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Seattle. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38h 16m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Seattle is 1428 miles. The road distance is 1628.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 33h 36m and costs $160 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Saint Paul to Seattle, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Saint Paul to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Seattle is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $650 and takes 33h 36m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $430 and takes 38h 16m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St & Washington Station to Seattle Bus Station via 5th St Transit Center Gate D, Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 33h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–120
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $100–120
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Dickinson station.
Seattle is 2h behind Saint Paul. It is currently 8:43 AM in Saint Paul and 6:43 AM in Seattle.
Saint Paul to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Seattle is 1628 miles. It takes approximately 25h 51m to drive from Saint Paul to Seattle.
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