There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Rifle 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.
Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane MSP - ASE
- Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 27th St Stationbus
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus
7h 35m$104–562Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus Hgb
26h 28m$167–272Drive 1,008.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Riflecar 1,008.6 mi
17h 32m$185–266Fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane MSP - HDN
- Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Riflecar
7h 18m$116–581Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane MSP - GJT
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Riflebus
8h 10m$112–567Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane MSP - EGE
- Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Riflebus
10h 12m$170–646Fly to Denver, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN)plane MSP - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Riflebus
9h 1m$215–491Bus 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
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus Hgb
27h 13m$286–389
Minneapolis to Rifle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Rifle is to bus which costs $160 - $280 and takes 26h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Rifle is to fly and drive which takes 7h 18m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Rifle. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Railroad Ave + 5th St via Des Moines, Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 28m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Rifle is 881 miles. The road distance is 1014.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Rifle without a car is to bus which takes 26h 28m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Minneapolis to Rifle, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Rifle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Rifle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Rifle is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 10:06 AM in Minneapolis and 9:06 AM in Rifle.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Rifle is 1015 miles. It takes approximately 17h 32m to drive from Minneapolis to Rifle.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Rifle, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Railroad Ave + 5th St via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 26h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from AABC Airport DV to 27th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from 27th St Station to Railroad Ave + 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
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