There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to National Harbor by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MSP - DCA
4h 34m$157–1,008Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MSP - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 38m$149–1,462Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
27h 35m$177–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian / ...
29h 19m$305–695Drive 1,104.7 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to National Harborcar 1,104.7 mi
18h 53m$202–292Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MSP - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
5h 32m$179–1,111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain
31h$289–611
Minneapolis to National Harbor by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to National Harbor is to fly which costs $150 - $1,100 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to National Harbor is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $150 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Chicago Bus Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Alexandria via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 19m.
The distance between Minneapolis and National Harbor is 952 miles. The road distance is 1111.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to National Harbor without a car is to bus which takes 27h 35m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Minneapolis to National Harbor, including transfers.
Minneapolis to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to National Harbor is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $150 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 27h 35m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 29h 19m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to St George Bl+Waterfront St via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Anacostia+Bay G in around 27h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
National Harbor is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 4:25 PM in Minneapolis and 5:25 PM in National Harbor.
Minneapolis to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to National Harbor is 1111 miles. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Minneapolis to National Harbor.
There are 1525+ hotels available in National Harbor.