How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Minneapolis?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Minneapolis start from $194. The average price for this route is around $288. 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 New York City to Minneapolis?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Minneapolis is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1638 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Minneapolis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Minneapolis?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Minneapolis at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Minneapolis?

A bus trip from New York City to Minneapolis generates an estimated 41 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 New York City to Minneapolis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Minneapolis?

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 New York City to Minneapolis?

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 New York City to Minneapolis?

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 New York City to Minneapolis from $239 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Minneapolis on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 11h	6:35pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	6:30am	Minneapolis Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	12:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	6:35pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:35pm	GW Bridge	1d 8h	6:30am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:45 AM EST.

Get from New York City to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $194, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1638 kmDistance

41kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Minneapolis?

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
Visit page
F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Minneapolis

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,459 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87403 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $198

Greyhound New York City Minneapolis recent customer reviews

Tickets were oversold, staff was rude, threw us to other contract buses, horrible

Syed Arif S.

August 6, 2017

It's convenient. Highly professional

Esther A.

April 25, 2019

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Minneapolis 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 New York City to Minneapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Minneapolis start from $194. The average price for this route is around $288. 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 New York City to Minneapolis?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Minneapolis is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1638 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Minneapolis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Minneapolis?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Minneapolis at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Minneapolis?
A bus trip from New York City to Minneapolis generates an estimated 41 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 New York City to Minneapolis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Minneapolis?
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 New York City to Minneapolis?
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 New York City to Minneapolis?
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

11-25

$584

11-26

$518

Today

$541

11-28

$517

11-29

$571

11-30

$282

12-01

No data

12-02

No data

The cheapest trip from New York City to Minneapolis was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $282

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

You can expect to pay from $282 to $617 for a bus ticket from New York City to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $282 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.