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How to get fromWashington, DC to Minneapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington, DC to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DCA - MSP
    4h 38m
    $247–1,311

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    26h 55m
    $116–228

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    27h 8m
    $164–591

  4. Drive 1,095.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington, DC to Minneapoliscar car 1,095.7 mi
    18h 39m
    $200–289

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BWI - MSP
    4h 40m
    $195–1,149

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane IAD - MSP
    5h 14m
    $127–665

  7. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RIC - MSP
    7h 11m
    $166–787

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 38m
    $153–593

Washington, DC to Minneapolis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 55m.

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