How much is the bus ticket from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

The cheapest bus tickets from Minneapolis to Cincinnati start from $136. The average price for this route is around $214. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

The average bus travel time from Minneapolis to Cincinnati is 19h 15m, covering a distance of 972 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 15m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Minneapolis to Cincinnati route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

The earliest bus departs from Minneapolis to Cincinnati at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

A bus trip from Minneapolis to Cincinnati generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Minneapolis to Cincinnati from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Minneapolis to Cincinnati on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 25m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45am	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 10m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Minneapolis to Cincinnati on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 25m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	20h 30m	9:45pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Minneapolis to Cincinnati on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45am	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 10m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	15h 50m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 25m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 15m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	16h	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures for Minneapolis to Cincinnati on January 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45am	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 10m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	15h 50m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 25m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 15m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	16h	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures for Minneapolis to Cincinnati on January 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	15h 50m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45am	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 10m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 25m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	19h 15m	5:05pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	16h	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 8:28 PM CST.

Get from Minneapolis to Cincinnati

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $136, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

19h 15mAverage Duration

972 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Minneapolis and Cincinnati?

Stops in Minneapolis

A
Greyhound Station
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
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B
MSP Airport
Ground Transportation Center, Terminal 1, 6498 34th Ave S, St Paul, MN 55111, USA
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Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,497 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/512,027 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Minneapolis to Cincinnati by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?
The cheapest bus tickets from Minneapolis to Cincinnati start from $136. The average price for this route is around $214. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?
The average bus travel time from Minneapolis to Cincinnati is 19h 15m, covering a distance of 972 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 15m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Minneapolis to Cincinnati route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?
The earliest bus departs from Minneapolis to Cincinnati at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?
A bus trip from Minneapolis to Cincinnati generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Minneapolis to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-11

$206

01-12

$219

Today

$173

01-14

$158

01-15

$133

01-16

$192

01-17

$179

01-18

$167

The cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Cincinnati was searched and found on Jan 15, 2026 with a price of $133

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Minneapolis to Cincinnati, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $133 to $237 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $133 which is on 2026-01-15.