There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST) by plane, bus, shuttle, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (RST)plane MCI - RST
3h 37m$80–460Drive 391.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST)car 391.9 mi
6h 36m$72–104Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Owatonnabus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester SinclairS MN Conn
12h 35m$97–210Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Rochester-RST391.9 mi
6h 36mBus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
14h 45m$129–230
Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $80 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST). However, there are services departing from Kci Airport New Terminal and arriving at Rochester via Kansas City Bus Station and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Rochester Airport (RST) is 341 miles. The road distance is 394.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST) without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 12h 35m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (RST), including transfers and time at the airport.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $80 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 14h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Kansas City Airport to Rochester Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 37m and has one stopover.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Rochester Airport (RST), USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kci Airport New Terminal to Rochester - Airport via East Village - Bay C, Kansas City Bus Station, St. Paul, Rochester, and Rochester Sinclair in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Owatonna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- [email protected]
- Website
- landtoairexpress.com
Shuttle from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclair
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Schedules at
- landtoairexpress.com
- Adult
- $6–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Rochester-RST
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST) is 394 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Rochester Airport (RST).
United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Kansas City Airport to Rochester Airport.
There are 68+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (RST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Rochester Airport (RST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.