MN → MN · about 8 miles
St. Paul to Minneapolis bus schedule
Jefferson Lines, Land to Air Express, FlixBus and Greyhound run 67 direct buses a week from St. Paul to Minneapolis. The fastest takes 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:55 AM and the last at 11:50 PM. Standard one-way fares with Jefferson Lines run from $10 to $12.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 67
- Fastest trip
- 15m
- First bus
- 5:55 AM
- Last bus
- 11:50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 AM | 6:20 AM | 25m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 8:55 AM | 9:25 AM | 30m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 9:25 AM | 9:50 AM | 25m | Daily | St. Paul (Union Depot) to Minneapolis | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $10Book (carrier website) |
| 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 30m | Daily | St. Paul (Union Depot) to Minneapolis (Bus Station) | Land to Air Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:05 AM | 11:35 AM | 30m | Daily | St. Paul (Union Depot) to Minneapolis | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $10Book (carrier website) |
| 2:50 PM | 3:15 PM | 25m | Thu, Sun | St. Paul (Union Depot) to Minneapolis (Mall of America) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $12Book (carrier website) |
| 4:45 PM | 5:25 PM | 40m | Daily | St. Paul (Union Depot) to Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $12Book (carrier website) |
| 5:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 30m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 8:00 PM | 8:15 PM | 15m | Mon, Fri | St. Paul (Union Depot) to Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $12Book (carrier website) |
| 8:40 PM | 9:05 PM | 25m | Daily | St. Paul (Union Depot) to Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $12Book (carrier website) |
| 11:50 PM | 12:15 AM +1 day | 25m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
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Where to board in St. Paul Where you get off in Minneapolis The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Minneapolis
Return trip: Minneapolis to St. Paul
Questions
How long is the bus from St. Paul to Minneapolis?
The fastest direct bus takes 15 minutes; the typical trip is 25 minutes.
How much is the bus from St. Paul to Minneapolis?
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 St. Paul to Minneapolis?
The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from St. Paul to Minneapolis?
Jefferson Lines, Land to Air Express, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in St. Paul?
Buses to Minneapolis leave from St. Paul (Union Depot).