Seattle → Minneapolis-St. Paul
1 train on this corridor — fastest 38h 15m on the Empire Builder, fares from $125. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
38h 15m · Empire Builder
Cheapest (indicative)
from $125 · Empire Builder
Origin stations
SEA
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~60% on-time
16:55
Seattle King Street Station (SEA)
07:10 +2 days
St. Paul Union Depot (MSP)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
The Empire Builder covers Seattle to Minneapolis-St. Paul in about 38h 15m, departing Seattle King Street Station at 16:55. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $125 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.
Hotels in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Stay near the station or the sights — free-cancellation options.
Flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul
Compare the train against flight times and fares.
Travel Insurance
Cover delays, cancellations and baggage on any itinerary.
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.