Air Travel
- Companies: Delta Airlines, American Airlines
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours (including layovers)
- Distance: 1,050 miles (1,690 km)
- Costs: Approximately €350 - €450 depending on the booking time and season.
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable
Pro Tip: Consider flying into Seattle (SEA) and taking a short connecting flight to Spokane (GEG) for potentially cheaper rates and more available flights.
Train & Bus Travel
- Companies: Amtrak (for train) and Greyhound (for bus)
- Duration: Approximately 24 hours (including layover time)
- Distance: Approximately 1,050 miles (1,690 km)
- Costs: About €130 for Amtrak, €100 for Greyhound. Total: €230.
- Roads/Routes: Amtrak's "Empire Builder" and "North Coast Hiawatha" routes.
Pro Tip: Bring a travel pillow and snacks as train journeys can be long and dining options may be limited.
Driving
- Companies: N/A (personal vehicle or rental)
- Duration: Approximately 15 hours
- Distance: 1,050 miles (1,690 km)
- Costs: Outlined costs for gas (€120-€150 for the trip depending on vehicle fuel economy) plus tolls and potential overnight accommodation costs €80-€150 if needed.
- Roads/Routes: I-80 W and I-90 W are the major highways taken.
Pro Tip: Plan for rest stops along the way to avoid fatigue; consider stopping in cities like Sioux Falls, SD, and Billings, MT.