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

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

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  1. Fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane MSP - FNT
    2. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rochestertaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $187–562

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    18h 49m
    $117–200

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    17h 2m
    $162–264

  4. 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 Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    17h 18m
    $224–464

  5. Drive 699.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Rochestercar car 699.1 mi
    11h 44m
    $128–185

  6. Fly to Detroit, train, line 492 bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus bus
    7h 20m
    $482–1,220

Minneapolis to Rochester by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration17h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Rochester, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to University Drive & Rochester via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Royal Oak Transit Center in around 17h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to University Drive & Rochester via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Royal Oak Amtrak, and Royal Oak Transit Center in around 17h 18m.

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