The average bus between Minneapolis and Austin takes 29h 18m and the fastest bus takes 27h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Minneapolis to Austin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Minneapolis and Austin. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Minneapolis is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Austin at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Des Moines and take an average of 29h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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29h 51m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Minneapolis to Austin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Austin. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis station and arriving at Austin station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.
Minneapolis to Austin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Austin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
The distance between Minneapolis and Austin is 1,682.2 km. The road distance is 1,965 km.
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to 400 Cesar Chavez/Trinity via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 27h 29m.