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Compare bus, train, and flight for Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $487 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $487, while a flight costs an average of $638.
Distance: 1391 miles (2239 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$638 Average price | $487 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 24m Average total duration Fastest 7h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 39h 28m Average total duration 38h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
6.7 - 13.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA:
A train is $151 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA costing on average $638 (€536).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 39h 28m.
Tickets start at around $487 (€409) compared to roughly $322 (€270) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-165.00 (€-138.47). The journey takes 38h 58m versus 24h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
SY16378:10 AM3h42Saint Paul International Airport9:52 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$2561One-way0 transfers
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- SY16378:10 AM3h42Saint Paul International Airport9:52 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$2561One-way0 transfers
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- SY16378:10 AM3h42Saint Paul International Airport9:52 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$2561One-way0 transfers
Other options
AA1671 · AA16741:54 PM11h16Saint Paul International Airport11:10 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$3171One-way1 transfer- AA2211 · AA26725:25 AM12h18Saint Paul International Airport3:43 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$3251One-way1 transfer
- AA2211 · AA31055:25 AM16h50Saint Paul International Airport8:15 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$3251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA:
A train is $151 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA costing on average $638 (€536).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 39h 28m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Minneapolis, MN and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Saint Paul International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane, Sun Country Airlines.
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