There are 4 ways to get from Spokane to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GEG - MSP
4h 33m$144–657Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
30h 8m$484–949Bus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus
- Take the bus from Gillette to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Burnsvillebus
30h 59m$361–515Drive 1,329.2 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Minneapoliscar 1,329.2 mi
21h 12m$243–351
Spokane to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 21h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane station to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Spokane Station and arriving at 2 Av S at 4 St S NE corner via Billings, Gillette, Sioux Falls and Burnsville Transit Station Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Spokane to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 8m.
The distance between Spokane and Minneapolis is 1195 miles. The road distance is 1336.9 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 30h 8m and costs $480 - $950.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Spokane to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Spokane to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Spokane Station.
Spokane to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $950 and takes 30h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 30h 59m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $480–950 and the journey takes 29h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $480–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Gillette
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Gillette to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Sioux Falls to Burnsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
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More Questions & Answers
Spokane to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings, MT station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Spokane. It is currently 6:27 AM in Spokane and 8:27 AM in Minneapolis.
Spokane to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Minneapolis is 1337 miles. It takes approximately 21h 12m to drive from Spokane to Minneapolis.
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