There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Minnesota by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), 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 William P. Hobby Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane HOU - MSP
4h 37m$183–853Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rochester (RST)plane IAH - RST
7h 50m$114–594Bus via Irving
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
27h 45m$239–403Bus, 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 39m$484–974Drive 1,161.1 mi
- Drive from Houston to Minneapoliscar 1,161.1 mi
19h 14m$212–307Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IAH - MSP
5h 7m$135–656Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane IAH - DLH
7h 53m$114–556Bus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Austin, TX - UT Austinbus
- Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
34h 51m$382–491Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
39h 21m$551–1,158
Houston to Minnesota by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Minnesota is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Minnesota. 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.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Minnesota 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 21m.
The distance between Houston and Minnesota is 1082 miles. The road distance is 1167.8 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Minnesota without a car is to bus via Irving which takes 27h 45m and costs $230 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Houston to Minnesota, including transfers.
Houston to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Irving, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 27h 45m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 39h 21m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Minneapolis via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 27h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- 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
- $190–900
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Austin, TX - UT Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Austin to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $227
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Houston to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Minnesota is 1168 miles. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Houston to Minnesota.
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