- Must visit
Walker Art Center
Major contemporary art museum with acclaimed architecture, rotating exhibitions, and one of the top collections in the region.
Cheapest price
$187
Average price
$204
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 48 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
1636 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY 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 York, NY to Minneapolis, MN will cost around $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $187.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $128. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $128, and a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 1016 miles (1636 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$260 Average price Cheapest | $411 Average price | $381 Average price | $287 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 38m Average total duration 30h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 6m Average total duration 29h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN:
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN costing on average $381 (€310).
A bus is $151 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN costing on average $411 (€335).
Other travel options to Minneapolis, MN take longer:
Train takes on average 29h 36m.
Bus takes on average 30h 8m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 37h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 41h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 47h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 45h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 33h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $214 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 38h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 44h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 44h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 35h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 35h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 38h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 38h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $303 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 37h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 37h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 47h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $282 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 35h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 33h49 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $166 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus+ + FlixBus+![]() | 9:30 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 39h35 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 33h45 | 6:15 PM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 9:30 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 33h45 | 6:15 PM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 9:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 33h20 | 6:15 PM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 39h05 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 33h15 | 6:15 PM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:15 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 38h50 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus+![]() | 10:30 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 38h35 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 32h30 | 6:15 PM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 44h20 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 38h50 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ · | 5:30 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 37h50 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 30h35 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 7:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 35h35 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 7:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 29h15 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 29h05 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 27h35 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:31 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 33h49 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 32h30 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN run on average 17 times per day, taking around 30h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $128 (€104) but you can travel from only $104 (€85) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 1016 miles (1636 km) distance in 27h 50m.
Distance 1016 miles (1636 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $128 (€104) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 27h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Minneapolis, MN — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Minneapolis, MN trip today.
Major contemporary art museum with acclaimed architecture, rotating exhibitions, and one of the top collections in the region.
Smithsonian-affiliated history museum inside Mill City Museum, exploring Minneapolis industry, flour, and riverfront development.
Leading fine arts museum with global collections, period rooms, and strong Native, Asian, and modern works.
Famous urban sculpture garden with the Spoonbridge and Cherry, linking art, skyline views, and easy walking paths.
Lakeside park with beaches, trails, and classic Minneapolis scenery; ideal for walks, biking, and sunset views.
Historic riverfront district with cobbled character, trails, bridges, and excellent views of the Mississippi and downtown.
The iconic Minnesota hot dish: ground beef, vegetables, cream soup, and tater tots baked until crisp. A beloved Upper Midwest comfort food common at family gatherings.
A Scandinavian potato flatbread central to Minnesota holiday tables. It reflects the region’s strong Nordic heritage and is often served with butter or sugar.
Minnesota’s famous wild rice soup combines nutty native wild rice with cream, vegetables, and often chicken. It highlights an ingredient deeply tied to the state.
Acclaimed fine-dining destination showcasing Minnesota ingredients with refined tasting menus. Elegant, polished, and nationally respected.
Long-running restaurant known for excellent walleye and classic supper-club style. Comfortable setting near Minnehaha Falls.
Legendary South Minneapolis tavern famous for the original Juicy Lucy. Casual, lively, and essential for a classic local burger experience.
Moderate for a major US city. Hotels, dining, and attractions are mid-priced, while transit is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Minneapolis, MN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to Minneapolis, Hawthorne Ave & 10th St N station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Minneapolis, MN bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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