There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (ROC)plane MSP - ROC
5h 36m$197–971Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
22h 50m$140–285Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
21h 24m$262–592Drive 1,003 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Rochestercar 1,003 mi
17h 4m$183–265Fly Rochester to Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Rochester (ROC)plane RST - ROC
5h 41m$156–806Fly Duluth International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Rochester (ROC)plane DLH - ROC
7h$176–820Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MSP - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 30m$141–717Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
29h 10m$161–331
Minnesota to Rochester by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Rochester is to bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 22h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Rochester is to fly and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Rochester. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
The distance between Minnesota and Rochester is 797 miles. The road distance is 1008.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 21h 24m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Minnesota to Rochester, including transfers.
Minnesota to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 21h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 22h 50m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, 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 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 8:19 AM in Minnesota and 9:19 AM in Rochester.
Minnesota to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Rochester is 1009 miles. It takes approximately 17h 4m to drive from Minnesota to Rochester.
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