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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$148
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1694 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN will cost around $148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
Of the 2 buses that leave New Orleans, LA for Minneapolis, MN on Thu, Feb 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 05 the direct buses cover the 1694 km distance in an average of 1 d 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 7 h 35 m .
On Thu, Feb 05 the slowest buses will take 1 d 7 h 55 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €94. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €94, and a flight costs an average of €89.
Distance: 1052 miles (1694 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€155 Average price Cheapest | €240 Average price | €304 Average price |
32h 5m Average total duration 31h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 18m Average total duration 32h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN bus times
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN buses for today, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:20 PM New Orleans, LA | 31h35 | 8:55 PM Minneapolis, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN
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Buses from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN run on average 2 times per day, taking around 31h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $117 (€94) but you can travel from only $112 (€89) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 1052 miles (1694 km) distance in 31h 35m.
Distance 1052 miles (1694 km) |
Average bus duration 31h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 (€94) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 31h 35m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:35 |
FAQs: Bus from New Orleans, LA to Minneapolis, MN
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