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Seven ways to Travel from Minneapolis to Rochester

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Cheapest
By car (1 623 km)
16 h 52 min
1623 km.
from $89
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Rideshare
16 h 52 min
1623 km.
from $21.17
Bus
23 h 35 min
1264 km.
from $349.04
Train
21 h 17 min
1264 km.
from $272.85
Bus, Plane
6 h 51 min
1263 km.
from $208.57
Bus, Train
23 h 39 min
1263 km.
from $221.59

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$702.50
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.36–$766.36

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$395.95
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$166.04–$459.82

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$166.04–$510.91
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$600.31

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$140.50–$421.50

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.81–$178.82
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.86–$229.91

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.49–$229.91
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.10–$204.36
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.33–$140.50
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.13–$83.02

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.87–$140.50
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.44–$76.64
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.22–$48.54

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madison
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.48–$140.50

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.60–$95.79
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.71–$70.25

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Rochester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.99–$52.37

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Email:
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.27–$45.98

Badger Bus

Phone:
+1 414-266-4409
Email:
Website:
badgerbus.com
Bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madison
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$70.25–$95.79

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Rochester is to train which costs $97.83 - $358.70 and takes 21h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 35m.

How far is it from Minneapolis to Rochester?

The distance between Minneapolis and Rochester is 1277 km. The road distance is 1623.3 km.

How do I travel from Minneapolis to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 21h 17m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Minneapolis to Rochester?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Minneapolis to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minneapolis to Rochester bus from?

Minneapolis to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Minneapolis to Rochester?

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $97.83 - $358.70 and takes 21h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $597.83 and takes 23h 35m.

Where does the Minneapolis to Rochester bus arrive?

Minneapolis to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 23:42 in Minneapolis and 00:42 in Rochester.

Can I drive from Minneapolis to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Rochester is 1623 km. It takes approximately 16h 51m to drive from Minneapolis to Rochester.

Which airlines fly from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Rochester?

Book your Minneapolis to Rochester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 178+ hotels available in Rochester. Prices start at $43.42 per night.
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