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How to get fromRochester to Minotby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Minot by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Rochester to Minot International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minot International Airport (MOT)planeROC - MOT
    10h 1m
    $149–672

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Minot StationtrainEmpire Builder
    30h 44m
    $201–483

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    5. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain
    34h 23m
    $190–406

  4. Drive 1,447.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Minotcar1,447.4 mi
    26h 41m
    $265–382

  5. Fly Rochester to Bismarck Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)planeROC - BIS
    2. Drive from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minotcar
    7h 56m
    $157–650

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Minot International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minot International Airport (MOT)planeBUF - MOT
    8h 19m
    $156–722

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)planeBUF - BIS
    3. Drive from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minotcar
    9h 13m
    $174–750

  8. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Minot International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Minot International Airport (MOT)planeSYR - MOT
    11h 51m
    $194–909

Rochester to Minot by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration30h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Minot, ND, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Minot International Airport (MOT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Minot Station via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 44m.

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