GO Rochester Direct transportation serviceRochester Minnesota

Your connection between Rochester and the Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. How long is the shuttle ride between Rochester and Minneapolis?

  2. Do you always operate?

  3. What if I miss the last shuttle of the day?

  4. Where do you pick up and drop off in Rochester?

  5. Do you pick up or drop off at homes?

  6. Is there a pick-up location where I can leave my car?

  7. Do you have shuttle service to other cities?

  8. Do you go to the Rochester Airport?

  1. Where are you located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport?

  2. How much luggage am I allowed?

  3. Do you provide car seats for children?

  4. Is my dog or cat allowed?

  5. How far in advance do I need to make a reservation?

  6. What forms of payment do you accept?

  7. What is your cancellation policy?

  8. If my plans changed, can I use my unused ticket in the future?

  9. How do I get a refund?

1. How long is the shuttle ride between Rochester and Minneapolis?
The 80-mile trip takes approximately 90 minutes.

2. Do you always operate?
We operate 365 days a year. Cancelled shuttles are extremely rare and usually occur as a result of extreme winter storm conditions. We may have an abbreviated schedule on or around certain holidays (New Years Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day).

3. What if I miss the last shuttle of the day?
Although we would like to wait for all passengers before departing, we do need to keep our schedule in order to be fair to all of our passengers. If you miss our last shuttle of the day, you have several options. Immediate transportation is available by taxi or car rental at the airport. Otherwise, you could spend the night at the airport or a hotel near the airport and take one of our shuttles the next morning.

4. Where do you pick up and drop off in Rochester?
We pick up and drop off at most Rochester hotels and motels for registered guests. For Rochester area residents, we pick up and drop off at the Kahler Grand Hotel, St. Mary’s Hospital (west entrance), and the Microtel on 41st Street NW.

5. Do you pick up or drop off at homes?
At this time, we do not pick up or drop off at homes in order to maintain our excellent on-time schedule that benefits all passengers.

6. Is there a pick-up location where I can leave my car?
Rochester area residents can park in the Wal-Mart North parking lot by the Think ATM machine. This ATM machine is located in the parking lot between Wal-Mart and Culvers restaurant.

7. Do you have shuttle service to other cities?
We do provide service to Pine Island, Zumbrota, and Cannon Falls. Reservations are required for these locations. We do not provide service to Amtrak in Winona.

8. Do you go to the Rochester Airport?
We do transport passengers occasionally from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to the Rochester Airport. This is usually a result of a missed or cancelled flight from MSP to RST. There is an additional $10 fee for Rochester Airport drops. We do not pick up at the Rochester Airport.

9. Where are you located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport?
Our desk is located in the Ground Transportation Atrium at the Lindbergh (main) terminal. For more information on our airport desk, click here.

10. How much luggage am I allowed?
Each passenger is allowed two (2) average size pieces of luggage and a small carry-on. Additional pieces may be transported subject to available space and additional fees of $10 per piece may apply. Please contact us if you have any questions.

11. Do you provide car seats for children?
We do not provide car seats.

12. Is my dog or cat allowed?
We do allow dogs and cats. A pet carrier is required except for dogs aiding a handicapped passenger. There is an additional $10 fee for all pet carriers.

13. How far in advance do I need to make a reservation?
We recommend that you make your reservation at least 24 hours prior to travel or as soon as you know your travel plans.

14. What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.

15. What is your cancellation policy?
Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to travel. Failure to do so may result in charges to your credit card.

16. If my plans changed, can I use my unused ticket in the future?
Yes, your unused ticket can be used for any future travel.

17. How do I get a refund?
Please send your refund request in writing to GO Rochester Direct, PO Box 5845, Rochester, MN 55903.


GO Rochester Direct
Based in the Kahler Grand Hotel 
Rochester, Minnesota

Phone: 800.280.9270 or
     (Outside the US) 507.280.9270  
Fax: (507) 285-0186
info@gorochesterdirect.com

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