There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Minneapolis by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Line 24 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MCI - MSP
5h 20m$602–952Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
12h 17m$63–130Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
10h 44m$65–130Drive 431.7 mi
- Drive from Independence to Minneapoliscar 431.7 mi
7h 15m$79–114
Independence to Minneapolis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Minneapolis is to line 24 bus and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $600 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Osage Wb and arriving at Minneapolis via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Independence and Minneapolis is 439 miles. The road distance is 434.2 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Independence to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Independence to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Independence to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Minneapolis is 434 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Independence to Minneapolis.
There are 518+ hotels available in Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- Ride KC
Bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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