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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Rochesterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MSP - ROC
    5h 47m
    $179–824

  2. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MSP - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 42m
    $144–722

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    21h 29m
    $312–662

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 44m
    $152–302

  5. Drive 999.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Rochestercar car 999.4 mi
    16h 59m
    $183–264

  6. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus bus
    30h 4m
    $182–378

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Rochester by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 789.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Rochester via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 29m.

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