What is the travel distance from Minneapolis to Washington?

Minneapolis and Washington are 931 miles (1502 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Minneapolis to Washington start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, United States Botanic Garden, The White House, National Air and Space Museum and The Mall/Monuments.

Bus Minneapolis to Washington from $118 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Minneapolis to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:50pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	1d 9h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45am	Minneapolis Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45am	Minneapolis Bus Station	1d 5h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	12:15am	Minneapolis Bus Station	1d 5h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:45am	Minneapolis Bus Station	1d 16h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:51 AM CST.

Get from Minneapolis to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

932 milesDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Minneapolis and Washington?

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

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, 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

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

3.5/511,411 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 Minneapolis to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Minneapolis to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Minneapolis to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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You can expect to pay from $131 to $375 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2025-11-27.