There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Colorado by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN)plane MSP - DEN
4h 47m$92–332Fly Rochester to Denver
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Denver (DEN)plane RST - DEN
7h 13m$81–477Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
20h 56m$140–232Drive 829.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Denvercar 829.1 mi
14h 32m$152–219Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane MSP - COS
6h 35m$96–506Fly Duluth International Airport to Denver
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Denver (DEN)plane DLH - DEN
7h 42m$86–452Bus via Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus
21h 37m$259–350
Minnesota to Colorado by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Colorado is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 20h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Colorado is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $90 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Civic Center Loop via Des Moines and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
The distance between Minnesota and Colorado is 721 miles. The road distance is 833.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Colorado without a car is to bus which takes 20h 56m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Minnesota to Colorado, including transfers.
Minnesota to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Colorado is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $90 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 20h 56m.
Minnesota to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Colorado is 1h behind Minnesota. It is currently 8:20 PM in Minnesota and 7:20 PM in Colorado.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Colorado, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Civic Center Loop via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Union Station in around 20h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Rochester to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
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Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Colorado is 834 miles. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Minnesota to Colorado.
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