How far is Columbus from Minneapolis?

The distance separating Columbus and Minneapolis is 627 miles (1010 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbus to Minneapolis?

Most of the buses traveling from Columbus to Minneapolis leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Minneapolis?

Once in Minneapolis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Guthrie Theater, Target Field, Fort Snelling State Park, Mill City Museum and Walker Art Center.

Bus Columbus to Minneapolis from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Minneapolis on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:25am	Columbus Bus Station	22h 55m	6:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:25am	Columbus (Ohio State University)	21h 55m	6:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	21h 35m	6:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	19h 40m	9:25am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	20h 35m	6:20pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

Get from Columbus to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

21h 30mAverage Duration

627 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Minneapolis?

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, 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

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,407 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Minneapolis by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

No data

11/21

$129

Today

$159

11/23

$168

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11/25

$100

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$100

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Minneapolis was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $242 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-11-25.