How far is Washington from Minneapolis?

The distance between the two cities is 931 miles (1502 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Minneapolis leave from Dupont Circle and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival 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 The Stone Arch Bridge, Fort Snelling State Park, Mill City Museum, Minnesota Zoo and Target Field.

Bus Washington to Minneapolis from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington 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	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 12h	6:35pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	1d 5h	9:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00am	Union Station	1d 6h	6:30am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45am	Union Station	1d 8h	6:35pm	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	1d 7h	12:20am	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

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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 $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

932 milesDistance

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

3.5/587,393 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

3.5/511,437 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 Washington, DC, US to Minneapolis by bus

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

Best price found

11/22

$235

11/23

$327

Today

$297

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No data

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11/27

$129

11/28

$190

11/29

$291

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Minneapolis was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $129

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 $129 to $352 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 $129 which is on 2025-11-27.