How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Minneapolis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Minneapolis start from $116. The average price for this route is around $247. 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 Washington to Minneapolis?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Minneapolis is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1503 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Minneapolis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Minneapolis at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Washington to Minneapolis generates an estimated 38 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 Washington to Minneapolis?

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 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington to Minneapolis from $173 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Minneapolis on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2d	6:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2d	6:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:10am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	1d 22h	6:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 19h	6:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 19h	6:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

Get from Washington to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1503 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Minneapolis?

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, 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

Greyhound

3.5/587,408 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,475 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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 Washington to Minneapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Minneapolis start from $116. The average price for this route is around $247. 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 Washington to Minneapolis?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Minneapolis is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1503 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Minneapolis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Minneapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Minneapolis at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Minneapolis?
A bus trip from Washington to Minneapolis generates an estimated 38 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 Washington to Minneapolis?
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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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

11-27

$185

11-28

$273

Today

$418

11-30

$548

12-01

$402

12-02

$194

12-03

No data

12-04

No data

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Minneapolis was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $185

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

You can expect to pay from $185 to $657 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $194 which is on 2025-12-02.