There are 7 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloud by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RST - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus
3h 18m$75–579Drive 155.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloudcar 155.5 mi
2h 56m$29–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson 966 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 25m$53–127Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson 966 / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to St. Cloudbus Jefferson 927
5h 29m$41–97Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-RST to Saint Cloud155.5 mi
2h 56mFly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane RST - BRD
- Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus
7h 15m$163–610Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson 966 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus Groome Transportation
5h 43m$31–80
Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloud is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloud is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloud. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at St. Cloud via St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (RST) and Saint Cloud is 161 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloud without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloud, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloud bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloud bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloud is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Saint Cloud.
There are 27+ hotels available in Saint Cloud.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (RST), USA and Saint Cloud, MN, USA?
You can take a shuttle from Rochester - Airport to St. Cloud via Rochester Sinclair, Rochester, and St. Paul in around 5h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Rochester to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from St. Paul to St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St. Paul to St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester-RST to Saint Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (RST) and Saint Cloud. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








