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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Charles Cityby plane, car, bus, rideshare, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Charles City by plane, car, bus, rideshare, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Rochester, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSP - RST
    2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Charles Citycar car
    2h 27m
    $50–321

  2. Drive 143.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Charles Citycar car 143.1 mi
    2h 59m
    $27–38

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Drive from Rochester - Airport to Charles Citycar car
    5h 45m
    $43–102

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Charles Cityrideshare rideshare 143.1 mi
    2h 59m

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Charles Citycar car
    3h 11m
    $69–367

  6. Bus, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Sinclair - Austin, MNshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Sinclair - Austin, MN to Charles Citycar car
    6h 2m
    $46–98

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Charles City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Charles City. However, you can fly to Rochester (RST) then drive to Charles City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Charles City via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul, Rochester, Rochester Sinclair, and Rochester - Airport in around 5h 45m.

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