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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Charles Cityby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Charles City by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Drive from Rochester - Airport to Charles Citycar car
    5h 47m
    $43–101

  2. Drive 146.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Charles Citycar car 146.4 mi
    3h 7m
    $27–39

  3. Fly to Rochester, drive

    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
    4h 9m
    $51–333

  4. 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 5m
    $46–98

  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
    4h 53m
    $69–374

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Charles City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Charles City. However, you can take the vehicle to Union Depot Station, walk to St. Paul, take the bus to Rochester, walk to Rochester Sinclair, take the shuttle to Rochester - Airport, then drive to Charles City. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Charles City in around 3h 7m.

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