There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Minneapolis by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Taxi to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Independence to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDtaxi
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
2h 38m$264–893Drive 214.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Minneapoliscar 214.2 mi
4h 23m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 802 / ...
9h 44m$117–190Taxi to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Independence to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)taxi
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ALO - MSP
6h 8m$152–525
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Minneapolis is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $260 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Minneapolis via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Independence and Minneapolis is 277 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Independence to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Independence to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
Independence to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Minneapolis is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Independence to Minneapolis.
There are 591+ hotels available in Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Independence, IA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Independence to Minneapolis via Waterloo and Des Moines in around 9h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $70–200
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