Pine Island Homes for Sale
Live listings, local resources and things to do in Pine Island, MN.
About Pine Island
When the first hardy pioneers traveled through Minnesota in the 1850s, they found a beautiful spot called by the Native Americans “Wa-zu-wee-ta,” which translated means “Island of Pines”. The name was so appropriate that it was retained, but “Wa-zu-wee-ta” or Island of Pines, was too large a mouthful for the pioneers, so the town became Pine Island. The industrial heart of Pine Island has been dairy, agriculture, and small business since it’s incorporation and that is still true today. Main Street is home to a number of businesses and the established neighborhoods are just off Main Street. The creation of a new subdivision a number of years ago prompted the building of a new school. Pine Island is a wonderful place to call home.
For more info/resources:
- Pine Island Website
- Pine Island New Resident Info
- Pine Island City Hall Facebook Page
- Pine Island Chamber of Commerce
- Pine Island Recreation Resources
Things to do:
Commute to Mayo Clinic from Pine Island
From Pine Island it’s about 24 min (17.5 miles) by car to Mayo Clinic’s downtown campus.
| From | Downtown campus (Gonda) | Saint Marys campus |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Island (town center) | 24 min17.5 mi | 22 min16.9 mi |
Approximate driving times from the OSRM route planner (OpenStreetMap data), calculated 2026-10-02 for normal, light traffic, not rush hour. Downtown construction and winter weather can add time. Times are to the campus area, not to a specific ramp or door.
Bus and transit options
- Mayo Clinic commuter bus: the Mayo Clinic staff commuting flyer lists Pine Island as a hub for weekday morning and evening commuter buses for Mayo staff (staff pay $2 per ride). Ask Mayo Parking & Transportation for current schedules.
- Rochester City Lines, a private bus company, runs weekday peak-hour commuter buses into Rochester from communities around the region, and riders don’t need to work at Mayo. Check rclbus.com for a current route from Pine Island.
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