There are 7 ways to get from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester (RST)plane COS - RST
6h 38m$82–450Bus to Denver, fly to Rochester
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rochester (RST)plane DEN - RST
8h 22m$120–500Bus
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus
26h 18m$217–380Bus, train
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
32h 55m$439–900Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane COS - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
4h 56m$145–533Bus via Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
30h 34m$379–485Drive 887.1 mi
- Drive from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochestercar 887.1 mi
15h 31m$162–234
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester is to fly and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Colorado Springs Airport and arriving at Rochester via Denver Union Station, Des Moines and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.
The distance between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Rochester is 738 miles. The road distance is 892.3 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 26h 18m and costs $210 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester, including transfers.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Colorado Springs Airport station.
The best way to get from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $80 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $380 and takes 26h 18m.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Denver International Airport station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Colorado Springs Airport (COS). It is currently 8:42 PM in Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and 9:42 PM in Rochester.
What companies run services between Colorado Springs Airport (COS), USA and Rochester, MN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester (RST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Rochester via Denver International Airport, Denver Airport Station, Union Station, Denver Union Station, Des Moines, and St. Paul in around 26h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Denver to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Denver to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation Colorado Springs
Bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation Colorado Springs
Bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation Colorado Springs
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation Colorado Springs
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Madison to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester is 892 miles. It takes approximately 15h 31m to drive from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rochester.
There are 68+ hotels available in Rochester.















