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

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

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  1. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ROC - MSP
    5h 21m
    $190–924

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 20m
    $115–236

  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. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    20h 57m
    $127–354

  4. Drive 1,007.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Minneapoliscar car 1,007.3 mi
    16h 52m
    $184–266

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 48m
    $229–1,224

  6. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 50m
    $151–324

Rochester to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 20h 57m.

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