There are 6 ways to get from Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sioux Falls
best- Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rochester (RST)plane FSD - RST
4h 37m$45–300Drive 228.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST)car 228.3 mi
3h 41m$42–61Bus to Watertown Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Watertownbus
- Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Rochester (RST)plane ATY - RST
7h 4m$101–381Bus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fairmontbus
- Take the bus from Fairmont to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus
10h 16m$117–216Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sioux Falls-FSD to Rochester-RST228.3 mi
3h 41mBus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fairmontbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Speedway Fairmont to Mankato, MN
- Take a shuttle bus from Mankato, MN to Rochester - Airport
11h 11m$64–138
Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST). However, there are services departing from Sioux Falls and arriving at Rochester via Fairmont, 5th St Transit Center Gate B and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) and Rochester Airport (RST) is 214 miles. The road distance is 229.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 16m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rochester (RST), including transfers and time at the airport.
Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Sioux Falls station.
The best way to get from Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 10h 16m.
There is no direct flight from Sioux Falls Airport to Rochester Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 37m and has one stopover.
Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fairmont station.
What companies run services between Sioux Falls Airport (FSD), USA and Rochester Airport (RST), USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rochester (RST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester - Airport via Sioux Falls, Fairmont, 5th St Transit Center Gate B, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul, Rochester, and Rochester Sinclair in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sioux Falls to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Watertown Municipal Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sioux Falls to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Watertown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Sioux Falls to Fairmont
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Fairmont to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Sioux Falls to Fairmont
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- [email protected]
- Website
- landtoairexpress.com
Shuttle from Speedway Fairmont to Mankato, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Schedules at
- landtoairexpress.com
- Adult
- $9–40
Shuttle from Mankato, MN to Rochester - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Schedules at
- landtoairexpress.com
- Adult
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sioux Falls-FSD to Rochester-RST
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST) is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Rochester Airport (RST).
United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta offer flights from Sioux Falls Airport to Rochester Airport.
There are 75+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (RST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) and Rochester Airport (RST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



