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How to get fromRochester to Minneapolisby taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Minneapolis by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi to Bishop International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Bishop International Airport (FNT)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FNT - MSP
    5h 36m
    $199–580

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548
    19h 6m
    $114–204

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    16h 45m
    $224–464

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    17h 14m
    $157–272

  5. Drive 697.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Minneapoliscar car 697.5 mi
    11h 47m
    $128–184

  6. Drive to Windsor Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Rochester to Windsor-Airport-YQGcar car
    2. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YQG - MSP
    5h 53m
    $170–813

  7. Line 492 bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Royal Oak Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DTW - MSP
    6h 42m
    $482–1,220

Rochester to Minneapolis by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Government Plaza Station via Royal Oak Transit Center, Royal Oak Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 16h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Minneapolis Bus Station via Royal Oak Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 14m.

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