There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Missoula by plane, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane MSP - MSO
5h 38m$102–502Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Missoula, MTbus
22h 50m$276–396Drive 1,132.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Missoulacar 1,132.2 mi
18h 8m$207–299
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Missoula is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Missoula is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Missoula. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Missoula, MT via Dickinson and Billings, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Missoula is 1031 miles. The road distance is 1138.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Missoula without a car is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs $270 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Minneapolis to Missoula, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Missoula bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Missoula is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $400 and takes 22h 50m.
Minneapolis to Missoula bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Dickinson station.
Missoula is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 4:13 AM in Minneapolis and 3:13 AM in Missoula.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Missoula, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Missoula, MT via Dickinson, Billings, and Billings, MT in around 22h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Billings, MT to Missoula, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
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Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Missoula is 1139 miles. It takes approximately 18h 8m to drive from Minneapolis to Missoula.
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