There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IAH - MSP
5h 7m$125–606Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus
27h 24m$256–419Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
34h 27m$450–967Drive 1,161.1 mi
- Drive from Houston to Minneapoliscar 1,161.1 mi
19h 14m$212–307Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane HOU - MSP
4h 38m$183–903Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus
27h 40m$229–363
Houston to Minneapolis by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St and arriving at Minneapolis via Marilla @ Akard - W - Fs, Dallas Bus Station and Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.
The distance between Houston and Minneapolis is 1074 miles. The road distance is 1167.8 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Minneapolis without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 27h 24m and costs $250 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Houston to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Houston to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Dallas, which costs $250 - $420 and takes 27h 24m.
Houston to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Minneapolis is 1168 miles. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Houston to Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Minneapolis via Marilla @ Akard - W - Fs, Rosa Parks Plaza, West End Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Tulsa in around 27h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Bus from Tulsa to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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