There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake City by plane, taxi, bus, train, rideshare, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane MSP - RST
- Take the taxi from Rochester-Airport-RST to Lake Citytaxi
1h 41m$187–473Drive 64.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Citycar 64.3 mi
1h 22m$12–17Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Microtel Inn & Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic Northbus Groome Transportation
- Take the taxi from Microtel Inn & Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic North to Lake Citytaxi
2h 17m$170–200Line 54 bus, train, taxi via Union Depot & Wacouta Station
- Take the bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Union Depot & Wacouta Stationbus 54
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Red Wing Station to Lake Citytaxi
2h 40m$75–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Lake City64.3 mi
1h 22mLine 54 bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Union Depot Station & Terminalbus 54
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Red Wing Station to Lake Citytaxi
2h 42m$75–108
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake City is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake City is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $11 - $17.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Lake City is 119 miles. The road distance is 64.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake City without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 17m and costs $170 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake City is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake City.
There are 58+ hotels available in Lake City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Lake City. 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 Lake City, MN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake City. However, you can fly to Rochester (RST) then take the taxi to Lake City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Microtel Inn & Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic North then take the taxi to Lake City.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- + 1 507-280-9270
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Microtel Inn & Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/minneapolis-st-paul-airport/rochester
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Union Depot & Wacouta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
Bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Union Depot Station & Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $60–180
Yellow Cab of Rochester
- Phone
- +1-507-282-2222
- Website
- yellowcabofrochester.com
Yellow Cab of Rochester
- Phone
- +1-507-282-2222
- Website
- yellowcabofrochester.com
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