Rochester Shuttle Services

Shared vans meet arrivals at RST’s Main Terminal curb

Rochester Shuttle Services runs shared-ride vans from Rochester International Airport (RST) Main Terminal to destinations across Rochester and southeast Minnesota. Pickups line up right outside baggage claim at the commercial vehicle zone, so you walk less than 100 yards from the carousel to the shuttle. Service focuses on flight banks, so expect vans to stage near the curb shortly after each scheduled arrival time.

The shuttle is pre-arranged most of the day, with same-day bookings often available up to 2 hours before your flight lands. Typical one-way fares into downtown Rochester run in the mid-$20s to low-$30s range per person, with higher prices for longer runs toward smaller towns along US‑63 and US‑52. Drivers usually group passengers by direction, so you might ride 20–40 minutes before your stop, depending on how many drop-offs are on your route.

Service commonly starts before the first morning departures around 4:30–5:00 a.m. and runs through the last evening arrivals, often past 11:00 p.m. on busy days. You can book online or by phone using a credit card, and many passengers pay the remaining balance or tips in cash upon arrival. If your flight number is on the reservation, dispatch tracks delays in the standard airline systems and shifts pickup times accordingly.

Pickups for return trips to RST usually schedule in 15–30 minute windows, with the shuttle targeting airport drop-off about 90 minutes before domestic flights. Vans use the same commercial vehicle lane for departures, so you get dropped within a short walk of Main Terminal check-in counters. If you’re moving with ski bags or large medical conference materials, mention oversized luggage in the booking so they can send a larger vehicle from their small fleet.

Step-by-step: using Rochester Shuttle Services at RST

• 1. At least 24 hours before travel, check your flight time and reserve a seat by phone or online, including your airline and arrival or departure time.
• 2. On arrival at RST, collect bags at the single Main Terminal baggage carousel, which usually clears within 10–20 minutes of landing for regional jets.
• 3. Walk out the main exit near baggage claim, cross the first traffic lane, and look for vans marked “Rochester Shuttle” in the commercial vehicle zone.
• 4. Give the driver your name and destination address; confirm the quoted fare and any return ride time on the spot.
• 5. Load bags into the rear cargo area, then pick a seat; expect 1–3 additional stops in town before your hotel or home.
• 6. For the trip back to RST, be ready at your pickup point 10 minutes before the time dispatch gives you, so the schedule doesn’t slip for later stops.

One practical tip: if you’re landing on the late Delta flight from MSP after 10:00 p.m., call or confirm online earlier that day so a shuttle is already slotted for your arrival.