There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Minnesota 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 to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SEA - MSP
5h 38m$149–710Fly to Duluth International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane SEA - DLH
8h 31m$107–488Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
34h 10m$165–581Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
38h 28m$489–1,050Drive 1,607.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Minneapoliscar 1,607.1 mi
25h 44m$294–424Fly to Rochester
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (RST)plane SEA - RST
8h 19m$227–1,146
Seattle to Minnesota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Minnesota is to fly which costs $100 - $490 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Minnesota is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Seattle Greyhound and arriving at Minneapolis via Spokane, Billings and Dickinson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 1426 miles. The road distance is 1616.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 34h 10m and costs $160 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Seattle to Minnesota, including transfers.
Seattle to Minnesota bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle Greyhound station.
Seattle to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Minnesota is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 34h 10m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 38h 28m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Minnesota, 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 Greyhound to Minneapolis via Spokane, Billings, and Dickinson in around 34h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rochester via Spokane, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Spokane, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- $480–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- 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
Seattle to Minnesota bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Minnesota is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 3:53 AM in Seattle and 5:53 AM in Minnesota.
Seattle to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Minnesota is 1617 miles. It takes approximately 25h 44m to drive from Seattle to Minnesota.
There are 1210+ hotels available in Minnesota.