Minneapolis-St. Paul → Seattle
1 train on this corridor — fastest 38h 5m on the Empire Builder, fares from $124. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
38h 5m · Empire Builder
Cheapest (indicative)
from $124 · Empire Builder
Origin stations
MSP
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~60% on-time
23:05
St. Paul Union Depot (MSP)
13:10 +2 days
Seattle King Street Station (SEA)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
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Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
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Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
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The Empire Builder covers Minneapolis-St. Paul to Seattle in about 38h 5m, departing St. Paul Union Depot at 23:05. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $124 on the Empire Builder. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 1 service on this corridor: Empire Builder. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.