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

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Columbus by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Omaha, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MSP - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Eppley Airport Terminal to Columbus, NEbus bus
    5h 57m
    $607–1,020

  2. Drive 385.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Columbuscar car 385.9 mi
    7h 7m
    $71–102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Columbus, NEbus bus
    13h
    $113–180

  4. Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane MSP - LNK
    2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Columbuscar car
    7h 13m
    $110–501

  5. 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, NE to Columbus, NEbus bus
    13h 35m
    $174–238

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Columbus, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Columbus via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Columbus, NE in around 13h.

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