There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST) by plane, bus, shuttle, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rochester (RST)plane STL - RST
3h 53m$80–450Drive 430.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST)car 430.5 mi
7h 48m$79–114Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Love's - Albert Lea, MN to Rochester - Airport
16h 29m$118–238Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus
18h 42m$252–542Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Rochester-RST430.5 mi
7h 48mTrain, bus via Madison
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
17h 39m$168–362Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus
18h 5m$136–260
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $80 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST). However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Rochester via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Rochester Airport (RST) is 376 miles. The road distance is 433 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST) without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 16h 29m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rochester (RST), including transfers and time at the airport.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $80 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 18h 5m.
There is no direct flight from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 53m and has one stopover.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Rochester Airport (RST), USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Rochester - Airport via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Rochester, and Rochester Sinclair in around 18h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Madison to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- [email protected]
- Website
- landtoairexpress.com
Shuttle from Love's - Albert Lea, MN to Rochester - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Schedules at
- landtoairexpress.com
- Adult
- $7–40
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Rochester-RST
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST) is 433 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Rochester Airport (RST).
United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta offer flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport.
There are 75+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (RST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Rochester Airport (RST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












