There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ABQ - MSP
4h 21m$123–655Bus
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
27h 54m$177–369Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
28h 54m$150–384Drive 1,201.6 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Minneapoliscar 1,201.6 mi
21h 41m$220–317Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
35h 24m$190–405
Albuquerque to Minneapolis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Minneapolis is to train and bus which costs $150 - $390 and takes 28h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Minneapolis via 18th St & California St, Denver Union Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 24m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Minneapolis is 999 miles. The road distance is 1208.6 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 27h 54m and costs $170 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Albuquerque to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Albuquerque to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 27h 54m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 35h 24m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Minneapolis via Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 27h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Denver station.
Minneapolis is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 2:28 AM in Albuquerque and 3:28 AM in Minneapolis.
Albuquerque to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Minneapolis is 1209 miles. It takes approximately 21h 41m to drive from Albuquerque to Minneapolis.
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