There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN)plane MSP - DEN
4h 18m$113–614Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
21h 55m$141–384Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
28h 42m$352–832Drive 829.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Denvercar 829.1 mi
14h 29m$152–219Bus via Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Burnsville to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
22h 20m$184–383
Minneapolis to Denver by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Denver is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Denver Union Station via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Denver is 715 miles. The road distance is 833.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 21h 55m and costs $140 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Minneapolis to Denver, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Denver bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 21h 55m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $850 and takes 28h 42m.
Minneapolis to Denver bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Denver is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 1:37 PM in Minneapolis and 12:37 PM in Denver.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
Delta, Frontier Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Denver Union Station via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 21h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Burnsville to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Denver is 834 miles. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Minneapolis to Denver.
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