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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $120 - $330 and takes 24h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Minneapolis is to bus and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $170 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.

How far is it from Rochester to Minneapolis?

The distance between Rochester and Minneapolis is 796 miles. The road distance is 1013.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 20h 57m and costs $150 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Rochester to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Minneapolis bus from?

Rochester to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Minneapolis train from?

Rochester to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Minneapolis?

The best way to get from Rochester to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $460 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $410 and takes 20h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $330 and takes 24h 5m.

Where does the Rochester to Minneapolis bus arrive?

Rochester to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 2:03 AM in Rochester and 1:03 AM in Minneapolis.

Where does the Rochester to Minneapolis train arrive?

Rochester to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Minneapolis is 1013 miles. It takes approximately 16h 41m to drive from Rochester to Minneapolis.

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

Book your Rochester to Minneapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Minneapolis?

There are 581+ hotels available in Minneapolis.

Rochester to Minneapolis - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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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Fly from Rochester
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)ROC - MSP
5h 13m
$460–674
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
24h 5m
$122–322
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisBorealis / ...
20h 57m
$151–408
Drive 1,007.3 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Minneapolis1,007.3 mi
16h 41m
$184–266
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)BUF - MSP
4h 46m
$178–924
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Toronto
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
29h 45m
$161–409

Rochester to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

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20h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 791.5 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 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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