What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Minneapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Minneapolis?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $210 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Minneapolis via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Houston and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Houston to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Government Plaza Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 14m.

How far is it from Houston to Minneapolis?

The distance between Houston and Minneapolis is 1073 miles. The road distance is 1166 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Minneapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Minneapolis without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 27h 45m and costs $130 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Minneapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Houston to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Minneapolis bus from?

Houston to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Where do I catch the Houston to Minneapolis train from?

Houston to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.

Train, bus or fly from Houston to Minneapolis?

The best way to get from Houston to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $130 - $420 and takes 27h 45m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $700 and takes 39h 14m.

Where does the Houston to Minneapolis bus arrive?

Houston to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Where does the Houston to Minneapolis train arrive?

Houston to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Houston to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Minneapolis is 1166 miles. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Houston to Minneapolis.

Where can I stay near Minneapolis?

There are 562+ hotels available in Minneapolis.

Houston to Minneapolis - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), 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 from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IAH - MSP
5h 5m
$266–558
Bus via Kansas City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
27h 45m
$133–419
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
34h 6m
Drive 1,159.3 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Minneapoliscar 1,159.3 mi
19h 20m
$212–306
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane HOU - MSP
4h 58m
$216–1,107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to U of MN Campusbus
37h 21m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
39h 14m
$242–661

Houston to Minneapolis by bus

14Weekly Buses

27h 45mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Houston to Minneapolis.

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Distance: 1,066.7 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Minneapolis via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 27h 45m.

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