How far is Grand Forks from Minneapolis?

The distance separating Grand Forks and Minneapolis is 272 miles (438 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Grand Forks to Minneapolis leave from University of North Dakota Bus Stop and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Target Field, St Paul Curling Club, Nicollet Island, Minnehaha Falls and Minnesota Zoo.

Bus Grand Forks to Minneapolis from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Grand Forks to Minneapolis on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:05am	University of North Dakota Bus Stop	12h 15m	9:20pm	Minneapolis	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20am	Grand Forks	8h 15m	5:35pm	Minneapolis	Fastest
Jefferson Lines + Jefferson Lines	Bus	9:05am	University of North Dakota Bus Stop	9h 55m	7:00pm	Minneapolis (Mall of America)	No tags
Jefferson Lines + Jefferson Lines	Bus	9:20am	Grand Forks	12h 20m	9:40pm	MSP Airport T2 (Minneapolis International Airport)	No tags
	Bus	9:20am	Grand Forks	12h	9:20pm	Minneapolis	No tags

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Get from Grand Forks to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

9h 55mAverage Duration

272 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Grand Forks and Minneapolis?

Stops in Grand Forks

A
University of North Dakota Bus Stop
2901 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58203, USA
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B
Grand Forks MTC
450 Kittson Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201, 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

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Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Founded in 1919, Jefferson Lines provides bus services across the Midwest in the US. Their buses have WiFi, USB plugs, bathrooms, reclining seats, reading lights and GPS tracking. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date by paying a fee. Known for their affordable prices and convenient schedules, if you're looking to travel in the Midwest, Jefferson Lines is the way to go.

Jefferson Lines Grand Forks Minneapolis recent customer reviews

Great service, but things happen. But today it cost me an extra 800.00 dollars that I didn't have.

Theresa C.

March 24, 2021

Is not the way I was expected. Nice trip

Rumiya A.

April 13, 2021

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Grand Forks, US to Minneapolis by bus

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You can expect to pay from $65 to $69 for a bus ticket from Grand Forks, US to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-23.