Land to Air EXPRESS

Tickets from $25 connect RST to Minneapolis–St. Paul

Land to Air EXPRESS runs scheduled bus service between Rochester International Airport (RST) Main Terminal and Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP), with some trips also stopping in Mankato and other southern Minnesota cities. The bus boards outside the Main Terminal arrivals area at RST; follow signs for ground transportation and look for the Land to Air logo. Fares generally start around $25–$40 one way, depending on route and how early you book.

Most Land to Air EXPRESS schedules line up with major airline banks at MSP, with multiple departures on many days, but not every hour. You’ll typically see service clustered morning through early evening, and some days have fewer trips, especially weekends or holidays. Always check the specific date and time on their website before you lock in a flight; the bus timetable can shift seasonally.

You need an advance reservation for Land to Air EXPRESS, and payment runs through their online booking system or phone sales, not the RST terminal ticket counter. Have your confirmation number ready and arrive at the Main Terminal pickup point at least 15 minutes before the stated departure time. Drivers usually check names off a manifest, and seats are not guaranteed for walk-ups if the bus is already full.

The coaches typically have reclining seats, overhead reading lights, and underfloor luggage bays, with most vehicles offering power outlets and Wi‑Fi for the roughly 80–100 minute ride between RST and MSP. One large suitcase plus a small carry-on per person usually rides free, with extra or oversized bags sometimes charged a fee; check current baggage rules before you show up with ski bags or multiple checked-size suitcases.

If your RST flight arrives late into the Main Terminal and you miss your booked departure, you might be moved to the next available bus if seats remain, but change fees or fare differences can apply. In winter, I‑35 and Highway 52 can slow down with snow or ice, so build at least a 2–3 hour cushion between your scheduled bus arrival at MSP and any international departure. For early morning flights out of MSP, consider taking an evening bus from RST the night before and overnighting near MSP.

One tip: print your Land to Air EXPRESS confirmation or screenshot the QR code before you land at RST, in case cell service or battery life gets sketchy outside the Main Terminal pickup area.