There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Washington DC by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus
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 17m$155–1,006Fly 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
5h 4m$146–1,457Bus
- 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
26h 41m$163–318Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
27h 19m$314–706Drive 1,095.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Washington DCcar 1,095.2 mi
18h 38m$200–289Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MSP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 44m$174–1,105Bus, 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 Washington Union Stationtrain
29h 49m$288–621
Minneapolis to Washington DC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Washington DC is to fly which costs $150 - $1,100 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $150 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Chicago Bus Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 19m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Washington DC is 948 miles. The road distance is 1101.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 26h 41m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Minneapolis to Washington DC, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $150 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 26h 41m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $750 and takes 27h 19m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Washington DC via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 26h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- 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
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- 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
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington DC is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 12:06 AM in Minneapolis and 1:06 AM in Washington DC.
Minneapolis to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Washington DC is 1102 miles. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from Minneapolis to Washington DC.
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