There are 4 ways to get from Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SEA - MSP
5h 40m$149–710Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
32h 15m$167–627Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
38h 28m$159–1,508Drive 1,607.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Minneapoliscar 1,607.1 mi
25h 44m$294–424
Seattle to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 25h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Minneapolis via Spokane, Billings and Dickinson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 28m.
The distance between Seattle and Minneapolis is 1426 miles. The road distance is 1616.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 32h 15m and costs $160 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Seattle to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Seattle to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $650 and takes 32h 15m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $1,600 and takes 38h 28m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Minneapolis via Spokane, Billings, and Dickinson in around 32h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- 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 Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–120
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $100–120
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.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
Seattle to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 12:35 AM in Seattle and 2:35 AM in Minneapolis.
Seattle to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Minneapolis is 1617 miles. It takes approximately 25h 44m to drive from Seattle to Minneapolis.
There are 467+ hotels available in Minneapolis.