There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Denver, CO by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN)plane MSP - DEN
4h 27m$102–342Bus via Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
21h 38m$259–350Drive 829.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Denver, COcar 829.1 mi
14h 32m$152–219Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
21h 53m$140–273
Minneapolis to Denver, CO by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Denver, CO is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 21h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Denver, CO is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $100 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Denver, CO. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Denver via Sioux Falls and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Denver, CO is 716 miles. The road distance is 834 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Denver, CO without a car is to bus via Sioux Falls which takes 21h 38m and costs $250 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Minneapolis to Denver, CO, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Denver, CO bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Denver, CO is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Sioux Falls, which costs $250 - $350 and takes 21h 38m.
Minneapolis to Denver, CO bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Denver, CO is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 3:19 PM in Minneapolis and 2:19 PM in Denver, CO.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Denver, CO via Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE, and Denver in around 21h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–100
Bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Denver, CO is 834 miles. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Minneapolis to Denver, CO.
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