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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.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham, AL to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $246. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $246, and a train costs an average of $867.
Distance: 863 miles (1389 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$246 Average price Cheapest | $556 Average price | $867 Average price | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 5m Average total duration 29h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 54h 2m Average total duration 53h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham, AL to Minneapolis, MN:
A bus is $310 (€254) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham, AL to Minneapolis, MN costing on average $556 (€455).
A bus is $622 (€509) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham, AL to Minneapolis, MN costing on average $867 (€711).
Other travel options to Minneapolis, MN take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 35m.
Train takes on average 53h 32m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $254 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham, AL to Minneapolis, MN buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · | 9:50 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 26h15 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
· · | 10:40 PM Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority | 31h40 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Birmingham, AL to Minneapolis, MN run on average 4 times per day, taking around 29h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $246 (€201) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 863 miles (1389 km) distance in 29h 35m.
Distance 863 miles (1389 km) |
Average bus duration 29h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $246 (€201) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 29h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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