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How to get fromMinneapolis 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 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 36m
    $167–821

  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 30m
    $152–769

  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 25m
    $322–662

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station 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
    22h 50m
    $156–304

  5. Drive 1,003 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Rochestercar car 1,003 mi
    17h 4m
    $183–265

  6. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station 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
    29h 10m
    $176–362

Minneapolis to Rochester by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, 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 bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Rochester via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 25m.

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