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How to get fromMinneapolis to Charles Cityby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Charles City by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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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
    3h 49m
    $54–361

  2. Drive  151.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Charles Citycar car 151.7 mi
    3h 1m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    10h
    $176–242

  4. 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 30m
    $72–402

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Charles City. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Rochester (RST), then drive to Charles City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Waterloo, then take the taxi to Charles City.

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