There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Rock Springs by plane, 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 Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS)plane MSP - RKS
6h 6m$129–584Fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane MSP - HDN
- Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Rock Springscar
8h 30m$127–602Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Rock Springs Bus Stationbus
28h 16m$210–341Drive 1,018 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Rock Springscar 1,018 mi
17h 45m$186–269Bus 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 Denver Union Station to Rock Springs Bus Stationbus
29h 1m$329–458
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Rock Springs is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Rock Springs is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Rock Springs station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Rock Springs Bus Station via Des Moines and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 16m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Rock Springs is 851 miles. The road distance is 1023.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Rock Springs without a car is to bus which takes 28h 16m and costs $210 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Minneapolis to Rock Springs, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Rock Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Rock Springs is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 28h 16m.
Minneapolis to Rock Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Rock Springs is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 3:11 PM in Minneapolis and 2:11 PM in Rock Springs.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Rock Springs, WY, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Rock Springs via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Rock Springs Bus Station in around 28h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Rock Springs Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Rock Springs Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Rock Springs is 1024 miles. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Minneapolis to Rock Springs.
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