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How to get fromRochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ROC - MSP
    5h 15m
    $151–725

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BUF - MSP
    5h 18m
    $134–672

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    20h 48m
    $322–659

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    22h 52m
    $154–302

  5. Drive 1,002.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 1,002.8 mi
    16h 51m
    $183–265

  6. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    29h 32m
    $183–377

Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 20h 48m.

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