MN → MN · about 8 miles
Minneapolis to St. Paul bus schedule
Jefferson Lines, Land to Air Express, FlixBus and Greyhound run 68 direct buses a week from Minneapolis to St. Paul. The fastest takes 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 7:45 AM and the last at 11:55 PM. Standard one-way fares with Jefferson Lines run from $10 to $12.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 68
- Fastest trip
- 25m
- First bus
- 7:45 AM
- Last bus
- 11:55 PM
- Standard fare
- $10–$12
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Land to Air Express, FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here.
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | 8:15 AM | 30m | Daily | Minneapolis Bus Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 8:20 AM | 8:50 AM | 30m | Daily | Minneapolis to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $10Book (carrier website) |
| 8:55 AM | 10:00 AM | 1h 05m | Daily | Minneapolis (Mall of America) to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Land to Air Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 10:45 AM | 11:25 AM | 40m | Daily | Minneapolis to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $10Book (carrier website) |
| 11:05 AM | 11:50 AM | 45m | Wed, Fri | Minneapolis to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $10Book (carrier website) |
| 1:20 PM | 1:50 PM | 30m | Daily | Minneapolis Bus Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:00 PM | 2:40 PM | 40m | Thu, Sun | Minneapolis to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $10Book (carrier website) |
| 5:35 PM | 7:05 PM | 1h 30m | Daily | Minneapolis (Mall of America) to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $12Book (carrier website) |
| 7:25 PM | 7:50 PM | 25m | Mon, Fri | Minneapolis (Mall of America) to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $12Book (carrier website) |
| 8:25 PM | 8:50 PM | 25m | Daily | Minneapolis Bus Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 9:45 PM | 10:10 PM | 25m | Daily | Minneapolis to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $10Book (carrier website) |
| 11:55 PM | 12:25 AM +1 day | 30m | Daily | Minneapolis Bus Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
Route map
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Where to board in Minneapolis Where you get off in St. Paul The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Minneapolis
Where the bus stops in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Return trip: St. Paul to Minneapolis
Questions
How long is the bus from Minneapolis to St. Paul?
The fastest direct bus takes 25 minutes; the typical trip is 40 minutes.
How much is the bus from Minneapolis to St. Paul?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $10 to $12, depending on the trip. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Land to Air Express, FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here; check their websites.
What time is the first bus from Minneapolis to St. Paul?
The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Minneapolis to St. Paul?
Jefferson Lines, Land to Air Express, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Minneapolis?
Buses to St. Paul leave from Minneapolis (Bus Station) and Minneapolis (Mall of America).