Bus Washington, DC to Minneapolis: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Minneapolis from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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Sunday

$192

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Tuesday

$180

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 0m	1:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:35 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:35:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound US	31h 45m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:20 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:35:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
Greyhound US	30h 30m	1:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$197	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:00:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m
FlixBus	45h 25m	10:05 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	6:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$215	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:05:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
Greyhound US	29h 20m	5:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:20 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$261	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:00:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $261 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Minneapolis via Saint Paul, MN, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  30h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  5:55 AM
  
  Saint Paul, MN
  Union Depot
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $153
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:00:00 AM to Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 25m
  
  0
  
  6:05 AM
  
  Saint Paul, MN
  Union Depot
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Minneapolis
  Fourth Street North Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:05:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 20m	5:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:20 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$180	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:00:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
FlixBus	30h 0m	1:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:35 PM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$190	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 1:35:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound US	31h 45m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:20 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$198	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:35:00 PM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
FlixBus	45h 25m	10:05 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	6:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$210	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 10:05:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m
Greyhound US	30h 30m	1:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:30 AM	Minneapolis	Fourth Street North Transit Station	Economy	$211	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 1:00:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $211 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Minneapolis via Saint Paul, MN, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  30h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  5:55 AM
  
  Saint Paul, MN
  Union Depot
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $153
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:00:00 AM to Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 25m
  
  0
  
  6:05 AM
  
  Saint Paul, MN
  Union Depot
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Minneapolis
  Fourth Street North Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:05:00 AM to Fourth Street North Transit Station, Minneapolis (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis is $120 on 1/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Minneapolis

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Minneapolis are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Washington, DC to Minneapolis. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Minneapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 buses from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Minneapolis, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Minneapolis starting from $120!

Cheapest Bus	$120
Fastest Bus	28h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	933.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Minneapolis

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Minneapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$192

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$180

Wednesday 12/24

$180

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

$137

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

$124

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

$120

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Minneapolis

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $180, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $192.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, with $120. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $210.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Minneapolis

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Minneapolis in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Washington, DC to Minneapolis are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Minneapolis

These are the most booked bus companies between Washington, DC to Minneapolis from our users.

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Minneapolis

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Washington, DC to Minneapolis:

Cheapest Price	$180
Fastest Bus	28h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Last Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/15/2025

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Minneapolis

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Washington, DC and Minneapolis.

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

University

Huron Blvd. & Delaware Street SE

Fourth Street North Transit Station

3rd Avenue North 318

Hawthorne Bus Center

Hawthorne Ave 950

Hawthorne Ave & 10th St N

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Washington, DC to Minneapolis? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Minneapolis? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Minneapolis bus

How much does a Washington, DC Minneapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $120 and takes 28h 20m to reach Minneapolis. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Minneapolis?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $120 and $261. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Minneapolis.

On average, how many connections are available from Washington, DC to Minneapolis each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Minneapolis bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Minneapolis take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis is offered by Greyhound US and takes 28h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $261. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Minneapolis from Washington, DC starts at 1:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Minneapolis starts at 5:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Washington, DC Minneapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Minneapolis?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Minneapolis by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Minneapolis bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Washington, DC Minneapolis bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Washington, DC Minneapolis bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Washington, DC to Minneapolis on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Washington, DC to Minneapolis?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Minneapolis

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Minneapolis

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Washington, DC and to Minneapolis. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!