There are 6 ways to get from Elk River to Rochester by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Rochester
best- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (ROC)plane MSP - ROC
6h 45m$212–989Bus, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MSP - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 49m$156–735Bus, train
- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus 882
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
22h 39m$267–601Bus
- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus 882
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
24h 47m$165–283Drive 1,029.9 mi
- Drive from Elk River to Rochestercar 1,029.9 mi
17h 31m$188–272Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus 882
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
31h 7m$180–348
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elk River to Rochester is to bus which costs $160 - $290 and takes 24h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Elk River to Rochester is to bus and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk River to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Elk River Park & Ride and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 47m.
The distance between Elk River and Rochester is 830 miles. The road distance is 1035.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elk River to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 39m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Elk River to Rochester, including transfers.
Elk River to Rochester bus services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from Elk River Park & Ride station.
Elk River to Rochester bus services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Elk River. It is currently 5:00 AM in Elk River and 6:00 AM in Rochester.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk River to Rochester is 1036 miles. It takes approximately 17h 31m to drive from Elk River to Rochester.
What companies run services between Elk River, MN, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elk River to Rochester Bus Stop via Elk River Park & Ride, Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 24h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
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