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Minneapolis Institute of Art
Major fine arts museum with a globally significant collection spanning ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in the city.
Cheapest price
$179
Average price
$204
Fastest journey
14 h 5 m
Average duration
16 h 15 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
823 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ann Arbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ann Arbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN will cost around $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $179.
Of the 3 buses that leave Ann Arbor, MI for Minneapolis, MN on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 823 km distance in an average of 16 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 18 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ann Arbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 511 miles (823 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$154 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $376 Average price |
16h 23m Average total duration 15h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN costing on average $198 (€162).
A bus is $222 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ann Arbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN costing on average $376 (€308).
Other travel options to Minneapolis, MN take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 3m.
Bus takes on average 15h 53m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $175 |
The table below shows live departures for Ann Arbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:35 AM Ann Arbor, MI | 18h40 | 11:15 PM Minneapolis, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Ann Arbor, MI | 16h00 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Ann Arbor, MI | 14h05 | 12:30 PM Minneapolis, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ann Arbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 511 miles (823 km) distance in 14h 5m.
Distance 511 miles (823 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 8:50 PM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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