There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Minot by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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 Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane SEA - MOT
8h 21m$100–445Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
27h 13m$340–900Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus
29h$309–502Drive 1,184.7 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Minotcar 1,184.7 mi
20h 38m$217–313Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane SEA - XWA
- Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minotcar
9h 21m$120–478Fly to Brandon Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR)plane SEA - YBR
- Drive from Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR) to Minotcar
17h 39m$288–1,663Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane SEA - BIS
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus
11h 17m$132–487
Seattle to Minot by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Minot is to fly which costs $100 - $450 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Minot is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Minot. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Minot via Spokane, Billings and Bismarck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Minot Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 13m.
The distance between Seattle and Minot is 995 miles. The road distance is 1191.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Minot without a car is to train which takes 27h 13m and costs $340 - $900.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Seattle to Minot, including transfers.
Seattle to Minot bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
Seattle to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Minot is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $900 and takes 27h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $300 - $500 and takes 29h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minot International Airport (MOT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Minot Station once daily. Tickets cost $340–900 and the journey takes 27h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Brandon Municipal Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Brandon Municipal Airport via Vancouver, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Brandon Municipal Airport via Kelowna, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Brandon Municipal Airport via Victoria, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $110–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- 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 Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Bismarck to Minot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bismarck to Minot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Minot bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Minot is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 3:03 AM in Seattle and 5:03 AM in Minot.
Seattle to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Minot Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Minot is 1192 miles. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Seattle to Minot.
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