Rome2Rio

How to get fromMinneapolis to Boulderby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Boulder

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Denver, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MSP - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus bus
    5h 1m

  2. Fly to Cheyenne Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cheyenne Airport (CYS)plane plane MSP - CYS
    2. Drive from Cheyenne-Airport-CYS to Bouldercar car
    6h 53m
    $108–517

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus bus Ff1
    21h 35m

  4. Drive  833.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Bouldercar car 833.7 mi
    14h 49m
    $153–220

  5. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MSP - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus bus
    8h 3m

  6. Bus via Sioux Falls

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus bus Ff1
    22h 29m

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN) flights

Calendar136Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Boulder.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 731.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 21h 35m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There