- Must visit
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
$217
Average price
$226
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 9 m
Buses per day
17
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 $226 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $217.
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 $133.
Distance: 1016 miles (1636 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$261 Average price Cheapest | $413 Average price | $383 Average price | $288 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 $122 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN costing on average $383 (€310).
A bus is $152 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN costing on average $413 (€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 FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 37h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 47h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $269 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 41h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 45h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $269 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 33h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 38h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 38h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 44h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 44h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 44h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 36h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 35h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $232 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 38h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 38h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $258 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 37h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $258 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 37h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 37h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 30h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 36h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 35h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $258 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $143 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Minneapolis, MN buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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+ FlixBus+![]() | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 37h25 | 6:15 PM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 47h20 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 4 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+![]() | 9:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 33h20 | 6:15 PM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 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+ + FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 45h20 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 4 transfers | |
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 | 44h50 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 4 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+ · · | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 38h05 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 12:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 36h35 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 35h30 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 33h55 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
· · | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 33h35 | 12:05 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 2 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 · FlixBus+ · | 4:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 38h35 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ · | 5:25 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 37h55 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 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+ · | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 35h20 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 33h20 | 6:20 AM Minneapolis, 5th St Transit Center (Ramp B), MN | 3 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 $105 (€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 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Minneapolis — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Minneapolis trip today.
Major fine arts museum with a globally significant collection spanning ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in the city.
Leading contemporary art museum known for modern exhibitions, design, film, and performance. Closely linked with the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Museum inside the ruins of the Washburn A Mill, explaining Minneapolis flour-milling history and the growth of the riverfront.
Large riverside park centered on Minnehaha Falls, with trails, limestone scenery, and one of the city's most photographed spots.
Highly popular outdoor art park beside the Walker Art Center, home to the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture.
Beloved urban lake with walking and biking paths, beaches, and skyline views. A favorite local outdoor area in warm weather.
A Minneapolis burger specialty with molten cheese sealed inside the beef patty, famously associated with South Minneapolis taverns.
A classic Minnesota freshwater fish, often pan-fried or battered, celebrated across the Twin Cities for its mild flavor.
A beloved Upper Midwest casserole of ground meat, vegetables, creamy sauce, and tater tots, common at family tables and potlucks.
Acclaimed restaurant focused on Indigenous North American ingredients and techniques, offering one of the city's most distinctive dining experiences.
Popular downtown restaurant known for hearty brunches, comfort food, and a lively, long-running Minneapolis personality.
Legendary no-frills South Minneapolis bar famous for the original-style Jucy Lucy and a classic local tavern atmosphere.
Prices are moderate for a major U.S. city. Casual food is reasonable, but hotels and fine dining can be pricey during peak periods.
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.
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.

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