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How to get fromHouston to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane HOU - MSP
    5h 2m
    $185–906

  2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane IAH - MSP
    5h 31m
    $127–609

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    27h 57m
    $247–384

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    34h 11m
    $472–970

  5. Drive 1,161.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 1,161.7 mi
    19h 20m
    $212–307

  6. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    28h 55m
    $228–380

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    39h 3m
    $550–1,162

Houston to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration27h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,073.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, 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 Marshall & Otis Station via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Tulsa, St. Paul, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 27h 57m.

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