There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ROC - MSP
4h 51m$139–673Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BUF - MSP
5h$111–567Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
20h 14m$267–595Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
22h 15m$139–288Drive 997.5 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Saint Paulcar 997.5 mi
16h 43m$183–263Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
28h 55m$156–329
Rochester to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Saint Paul is to bus which costs $130 - $290 and takes 22h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.
The distance between Rochester and Saint Paul is 798 miles. The road distance is 1003.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 20h 14m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Rochester to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Rochester to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 20h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 22h 15m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and 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 St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Saint Paul is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 3:25 AM in Rochester and 2:25 AM in Saint Paul.
Rochester to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Saint Paul is 1003 miles. It takes approximately 16h 43m to drive from Rochester to Saint Paul.
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