How far is Grand Forks from Minneapolis?

The distance separating Grand Forks and Minneapolis is 272 miles (438 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolis?

Most of the buses traveling from Grand Forks to Minneapolis leave from University of North Dakota Bus Stop and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Minneapolis?

Once in Minneapolis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Target Field, St Paul Curling Club, Nicollet Island, Minnehaha Falls and Minnesota Zoo.

Bus Grand Forks to Minneapolis from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Grand Forks to Minneapolis on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Grand Forks	9h	6:20pm	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Grand Forks	8h 10m	5:30pm	Minneapolis	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Grand Forks	11h 25m	8:45pm	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Grand Forks	11h 30m	8:50pm	Minneapolis	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Grand Forks	9h 5m	6:25pm	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	No tags

Get from Grand Forks to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

9h 55mAverage Duration

279 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Grand Forks and Minneapolis?

Stops in Grand Forks

A
University of North Dakota Bus Stop
2901 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58203, USA
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B
Grand Forks MTC
450 Kittson Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201, USA

Stops in Minneapolis

A
Greyhound Station
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
B
MSP Airport
Ground Transportation Center, Terminal 1, 6498 34th Ave S, St Paul, MN 55111, USA

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Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Founded in 1919, Jefferson Lines provides bus services across the Midwest in the US. Their buses have WiFi, USB plugs, bathrooms, reclining seats, reading lights and GPS tracking. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date by paying a fee. Known for their affordable prices and convenient schedules, if you're looking to travel in the Midwest, Jefferson Lines is the way to go.

Jefferson Lines Grand Forks Minneapolis recent customer reviews

Great service, but things happen. But today it cost me an extra 800.00 dollars that I didn't have.

Theresa C.

March 24, 2021

Is not the way I was expected. Nice trip

Rumiya A.

April 13, 2021

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Grand Forks, US to Minneapolis by bus

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Grand Forks, US to Minneapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $69 for a bus ticket from Grand Forks, US to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-25.