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

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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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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MSP - ROC
    5h 26m
    $197–1,021

  2. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

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    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 31m
    $141–767

  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 24m
    $237–582

  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
    $155–261

  5. Drive  999.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Rochestercar car 999.4 mi
    17h 7m
    $183–264

  6. Fly Rochester to Rochester

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane RST - ROC
    5h 35m
    $166–856

  7. Fly Duluth International Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane DLH - ROC
    6h 36m
    $176–870

  8. 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
    $175–336

Minnesota to Rochester by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 24m.

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