How to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $119. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $119, and a train costs an average of $134.

Distance: 1391 miles (2239 km)

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Flight
Driving

$370

Average price

$233

Average price

Cheapest

$337

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

39h 4m

Average total duration

38h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 20m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

24h 1m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.7 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

6.7 - 13.4kg

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American Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA is a flight with an average price of $233 (€187).

This is compared to other travel options from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA:

A flight is $138 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA costing on average $370 (€298).

A flight is $302 (€243) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA costing on average $535 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 20m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Train takes on average 38h 34m.

Bus takes on average 44h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Minneapolis, MN and Seattle, WA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA among Omio's users.

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from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA

How to get from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

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.

  • Sun Country AirlinesSY285
    3:10 PM3h43
    Saint Paul International Airport
    4:53 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $2451One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Sun Country AirlinesSY285
    3:10 PM3h43
    Saint Paul International Airport
    4:53 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $2451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sun Country AirlinesSY283
    1:00 PM3h42
    Saint Paul International Airport
    2:42 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $2981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak7 Empire Builder
    11:13 PM38h16
    Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
    11:29 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $3961One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak27 Empire Builder · 518 Amtrak Cascades
    11:13 PM44h24
    Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
    5:37 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $4031One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak27 Empire Builder · 7 Empire Builder
    11:13 PM38h16
    Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN
    11:29 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA
    $4091One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1263 · AA2852
    7:02 AM7h32
    Saint Paul International Airport
    12:34 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $3271One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA3105+skywest airlinesAA4941
    3:17 PM7h35
    Saint Paul International Airport
    8:52 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $3271One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2392+Republic AirlinesAA4436
    6:23 PM7h36
    Saint Paul International Airport
    11:59 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
    $3271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA

Travel to Seattle, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Minneapolis, MN and Seattle, WA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA is a flight with an average price of $233 (€187).

This is compared to other travel options from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA:

A flight is $138 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA costing on average $370 (€298).

A flight is $302 (€243) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA costing on average $535 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 20m.

Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:

Train takes on average 38h 34m.

Bus takes on average 44h 26m.

The distance from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA is approximately 1391 miles (2239 km).
The average frequency per day from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Jefferson Lines to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Minneapolis, MN to Seattle, WA often also extend their vacation to go to Vancouver, BC, Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA, Redmond, OR, Los Angeles, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Seattle, WA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Seattle, WA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Seattle, WA, you can take a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island for stunning views and a charming small-town experience, explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Fremont, visit the Seattle Aquarium, and enjoy a walk or bike ride along the Burke-Gilman Trail. For cultural experiences, see a live performance at the historic Paramount Theatre. Must-see sights include the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Museum of Pop Culture, and the Seattle Art Museum.
For a comprehensive experience in Seattle, WA, 3 to 4 days are typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Museum of Pop Culture, while also allowing time for side trips to nearby destinations like Mount Rainier or Bainbridge Island.

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