There are 4 ways to get from Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SEA - MSP
5h 43m$158–759Bus
- 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 51m$178–630Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
37h 38m$400–950Drive 1,618.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Saint Paulcar 1,618.8 mi
25h 50m$296–427
Seattle to Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 25h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Rice Park Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson and 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 38m.
The distance between Seattle and Saint Paul is 1427 miles. The road distance is 1628.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 32h 51m and costs $170 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Seattle to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Seattle to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $650 and takes 32h 51m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 37h 38m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Saint Paul, 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 Rice Park Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 32h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
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
- $400–950
- 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
- $30–60
- 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 Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Saint Paul is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 3:28 AM in Seattle and 5:28 AM in Saint Paul.
Seattle to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Saint Paul is 1628 miles. It takes approximately 25h 50m to drive from Seattle to Saint Paul.
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