There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Allison by plane, car, bus, taxi, rideshare, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rochester, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane MSP - RST
- Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Allisoncar
2h 57m$55–325Drive 160.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis-Airport-MSP to Allisoncar 160.4 mi
3h 33m$30–43Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
- Take the taxi from Waterloo to Allisontaxi
11h 35m$140–218Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Allison160.4 mi
3h 33mFly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Allisoncar
2h 59m$68–360Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane MSP - ALO
- Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Allisontaxi
4h 46m$153–512Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport to Story City, IA
- Drive from Story City, IA to Allisoncar
4h 22m$188–802
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Allison is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Allison is to fly and drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $50 - $330.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Allison is 168 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Allison without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 35m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Allison, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Allison is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Allison.
There are one+ hotels available in Allison.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Allison. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Allison, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Allison. However, you can fly to Rochester (RST) then drive to Allison. Alternatively, you can take the line 54 bus to Union Depot Station & Terminal, walk to Saint Paul Union Depot, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Waterloo, then take the taxi to Allison.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport to Story City, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Allison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $75–110
Dolly's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-242-2011
- Website
- dollystaxi.com
First Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-233-8294
Dolly's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-242-2011
- Website
- dollystaxi.com
First Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-233-8294
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