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Our most-driven route
The trip from MSP to Rochester is the route that built this company, and it is the one we are asked about most. If you are flying into Minneapolis and your destination is Rochester, this page explains what the ride looks like, how long it takes, and what to do at the airport.
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Black sedan on U.S. Highway 52 heading south toward Rochester, open farmland, daytime.
The drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester is about 80 miles. Drivers leave the airport, head south and east toward U.S. Highway 52, and follow it down to Rochester. In normal conditions you are on the road for a bit under an hour and a half. Rush hour on the Twin Cities side, a game at a nearby stadium, or a winter storm can add time, and your driver watches for all three.
Because the ride is private, the driver goes straight to Rochester without picking up other passengers along the way. You are not on anyone else’s schedule.
MSP has two terminals, Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey). Give us your airline and flight number when you book and the driver goes to the right one. After you land, the driver is waiting at baggage claim with a sign showing your name. There is no extra charge for the meet-and-greet.
Landed early? The driver tracks your flight and is there. Landing late? Same thing. You do not need to call anyone from the jet bridge.
Heading home works in reverse. The driver picks you up at your hotel, home, or clinic entrance and gets you to the right terminal for your airline. Plan on leaving about three and a half hours before a domestic departure in good weather. For early flights, the driver can arrive well before sunrise. The office takes calls any hour of the day.
Many of the people who book this ride are headed to Mayo Clinic. If that is you, we can take you directly to your hotel, or straight to a campus if your appointment is the same afternoon. Our Mayo Clinic transportation page covers what to prepare, and the complete guide to getting to Mayo Clinic walks through the whole trip.
Scheduled shuttles on this route make multiple stops and run on a fixed timetable, so the trip takes longer than the drive itself. They cost less per person and they suit flexible travelers. A private car costs more but starts when you do, drops you at your door, and handles late landings without a stressful scramble. Our comparison of every way to get from MSP to Rochester lays out the trade-offs.
Between November and March, expect that a snow day can double the drive. Drivers here know when to slow down and when to leave early. If a storm is coming, call the office a day ahead and we will talk through timing.
The ride is door to door, so luggage goes from baggage claim to the car and then to your front door. A quick stop for food or a pharmacy on the way is possible when planned in advance, and the driver can suggest places along the route. Just mention it when you book, and the quote reflects the extra time.
Families often arrive from different cities on different flights. If two people are landing within an hour of each other, we can pick both up in one vehicle. If the flights are further apart, the first rider waits comfortably at the airport or goes ahead, depending on what you prefer.
Rides between MSP and Rochester start at $275. Call (507) 285-9528 or 800-238-2054, or fill out the reservation form with your flight number and destination. You will hear back with a quote before anything is confirmed. For other airports and trips, see airport transportation.
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About 80 miles, which usually takes a bit under an hour and a half in good conditions. Winter weather and Twin Cities traffic can add time.
At baggage claim, holding a sign with your name. Tell us your airline and flight number so the driver goes to the correct terminal.
It depends on your priorities. A shuttle costs less per person and runs on a timetable. A private car leaves when you land and goes directly to your destination.
Yes. We take calls and run rides at any hour, including pre-dawn departures for early flights.
Book MSP to Rochester. Talk to someone in Rochester any hour, or reserve online. You get a quote before you commit, and nothing is booked until you say so.
