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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ROC - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus
    6h 52m
    $147–720

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

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    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
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus
    6h 49m
    $140–717

  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. Cloud Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    22h 47m
    $343–706

  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 Cloudbus bus
    25h 15m
    $179–332

  5. Drive 1,070.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Saint Cloudcar car 1,070.3 mi
    18h 2m
    $196–283

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane BUF - BRD
    3. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus bus
    12h 15m
    $217–712

Rochester to Saint Cloud by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration22h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 868.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Saint Cloud, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to St. Cloud Station via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Saint Cloud via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 15m.

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