Star Transportation/Limousine

What Star Transportation/Limousine does

Star Transportation, doing business as LimoStar, is a privately held, family-owned chauffeured transportation company founded in 1997 by the Fliehr family and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota. The company operates a diversified fleet of more than 100 vehicles — ranging from BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S Class sedans, Cadillac Escalade SUVs, Lincoln MKT stretch limousines, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, executive vans, and 20–56-passenger motorcoaches (Prevost, MCI, Temsa, Grech) to vintage trolleys — alongside a wholly-owned subsidiary, Rochester Trolley & Tour. Star Transportation generates revenue primarily through usage-based hourly chauffeured services priced from $85 to $260 per hour (with gratuity included), supplemented by package tours, shared shuttle service (Rochester Shuttle Service, 24/7 between Rochester and MSP/MOA), Park & Fly facilities, and group charters. The underlying technology stack is standard fleet-operations software: mobile app booking, real-time flight tracking integration, GPS-based vehicle tracking with SMS/email chauffeur updates, and a self-serve online reservation system at limostar.com.

The company serves a horizontal mix of customer segments across Minnesota and through nationwide affiliates: corporate/business travelers (executives, VIP guests, corporate events), medical/healthcare travelers (notably Mayo Clinic patients and families in Rochester), wedding parties, prom and special-event consumers, sports teams, school groups, and curated group tour customers (e.g., Philadelphia 250th Anniversary, Mount Rushmore/Yellowstone). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via regional phone lines, online booking, email, and event-driven content marketing (blog/SEO targeting weddings, proms, corporate, and Minnesota events). With 100+ employees, third-generation family involvement, USDOT 686106 and MN Permit 371850 operating authorities, and a multi-city footprint spanning Eagan, Stewartville, Rochester, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and St. Cloud, Star Transportation operates as a mid-size regional premium transportation provider with no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or institutional ownership.

Name

Star Transportation/Limousine

Legal name

Star Transportation

Website

https://limostar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Star Transportation (LimoStar) is a family-owned, Minnesota-based chauffeured transportation company founded in 1997, operating a fleet of 100+ luxury sedans, SUVs, limousines, and motorcoaches serving corporate, medical (Mayo Clinic), wedding, event, and group charter clients across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chauffeured Ground Transportation Services

NAICS

Limousine Service (485320), Charter Bus Industry (48551)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Limousine Services (Luxury Sedan & Stretch Limo) (THADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chauffeured / Black Car & Executive Car Services (THACAIAC), Event & Wedding Chauffeur / Limo Services (THADAEAI), Pre-Booked Private Hire / Chauffeur (PHV/Limo) (THAIAGAD), Chauffeur / Black Car & Executive Car Services (TLAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Chauffeured ground transportation
• Airport transfer services
• Corporate executive transport
• Wedding limousine services
• Group charter tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Eagan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Hourly Chauffeured Transportation: Core revenue stream from providing luxury transportation services charged by the hour. Includes sedans, SUVs, limousines, executive vans, and motorcoaches for various occasions.
2. Package Tours & Charters: Curated group tours with bundled pricing including transportation, guide services, and sometimes meals/accommodations. Examples include Philadelphia 250th Anniversary Tour, Celebrate America (Mount Rushmore/Yellowstone), and Black Hills Buffalo Round-Up tours.
3. Airport Transfer Services: Transportation to and from airports including MSP, RST, and regional airports. Includes both private car service and shared shuttle options.
4. Shared Shuttle Service: Rochester Shuttle Service operates 24/7 with hourly service between Rochester, MSP Airport, RST Airport, and Mall of America. More economical shared option.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Star Transportation/Limousine (LimoStar) provides chauffeured black car, limousine, executive van, and motorcoach transportation across Minnesota. Service offerings include airport transfers, corporate travel, wedding and prom transportation, clinic/medical transport (notably for Mayo Clinic patients), group charters, holiday light tours, and a shared Rochester shuttle service. The fleet ranges from luxury sedans and SUVs to 56-passenger motorcoaches and vintage trolleys.

Product overview

Star Transportation (operating as LimoStar) is a premium Chauffeured Transportation service company founded in 1997 in Minnesota, offering a unified transportation platform across multiple service categories. The company provides Airport Transfers, Wedding Transportation, Corporate Transportation, Group Charters & Tours, Holiday Lights Tours, Special Events, Clinic/Medical Transportation, Prom Limo Services, and Group Transfers. Their fleet operates as the product portfolio, spanning luxury sedans (BMW 740i, BMW i7, Mercedes-Benz S Class), luxury SUVs (Cadillac Escalade), stretch limousines (Lincoln MKT), limousine coaches (20-passenger and 25-passenger), Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, executive vans (Ford Transit), mini coaches (23, 27-31, 34, 39 passenger), full-size motorcoaches (56-passenger Prevost & MCI), and vintage trolleys. The company serves the Twin Cities metro, Rochester (including Mayo Clinic), and statewide Minnesota with over 100 employees and a network of professional affiliates for nationwide coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rochester Trolley & Tour: Owned and operated by Star Transportation, offering trolley tours and local transportation services in the Rochester area.

Products and services

• Airport Transfers Luxury private car and SUV service to and from MSP and hundreds of airports nationwide, available 24/7 for seamless first-class travel experiences.
• Wedding Transportation Elegant, seamless transportation for wedding parties including bridal party arrivals, guest coordination, airport transfers, and use of specialty vehicles like wedding trolleys and stretch limousines.
• Corporate Transportation Professional chauffeur service for business meetings, executive travel, VIP guest transportation, and corporate events with luxury sedans and SUVs.
• Group Charters & Tours Executive vans, motorcoaches, and specialty vehicles for group travel, corporate events, tours, and curated multi-city tour experiences including Philadelphia, Mount Rushmore, Black Hills, and Door County.
• Holiday Lights Tours Guided Christmas light tours throughout the Twin Cities and Rochester featuring destinations like Holidazzle, Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Duluth, and Sever's Holiday Lights in Shakopee.
• Special Events Transportation Professional chauffeur service for concerts, nights out, private events, proms, and celebrations using luxury vehicles and party buses.
• Clinic Transportation Medical and clinic transport services including transport to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, with door-to-door service, special vehicle accommodations, and real-time vehicle tracking.
• Prom Limo Service Prom night transportation with dedicated drivers and luxury vehicles, providing parents peace of mind and teens an elevated experience.
• Group Transfers Seamless group travel coordination for corporate team building, airport transfers, and events with comfortable, well-coordinated transportation.
• Rochester Airport Shuttle Service 24/7 shared shuttle service with hourly departures between Rochester, MSP Airport, RST Airport, and Mall of America, with complimentary Park & Fly options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of couples stated that a wedding limo added an extra touch of elegance to their wedding (from LimoStar article)

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rochester Trolley & TourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwned and operated by Star Transportation. Provides vintage trolley experience for weddings, tours, and special events. Part of Star Transportation's specialty vehicle offerings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Uber (Black / Comfort): Global rideshare platform with premium tiers (Uber Black, Uber Comfort) that increasingly target the same airport, corporate, and event segments Star serves. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the passenger ground transportation market competing for premium share.
• Lyft (Black / Lux): Major U.S. rideshare platform with premium offerings (Lyft Lux, Lyft Black) competing directly in airport and executive transportation. Relevant as a broad incumbent that pressures Star's premium pricing in the Twin Cities and Rochester markets.

Direct peers

• Echo Limousine: Midwest-based chauffeured limousine and shuttle service offering airport, corporate, wedding, and group transportation. Comparable to Star in regional premium positioning, fleet diversity, and event-driven service mix.
• Superior Executive Limousine: Regional luxury chauffeured transportation provider in the Upper Midwest, offering sedans, SUVs, limousines, and motorcoaches. Comparable in fleet breadth, regional focus, and corporate/event/wedding service mix.
• Hermes Worldwide Transportation: National chauffeured ground transportation company with affiliate network and corporate account focus. Comparable to Star in service mix, premium fleet, and use of affiliates for nationwide coverage.
• Carey International: One of the largest global chauffeured transportation companies, offering airport transfers, corporate, and event services with a worldwide affiliate network. Closely comparable to Star's premium chauffeur model, multi-segment service mix, and affiliate-driven national coverage.
• Boston Coach: Premium chauffeured transportation provider with corporate, executive, and event services. Directly comparable business model to Star: premium fleet, hourly/as-directed pricing, and corporate account focus.
• Empire CLS (Empire Limousine): National chauffeured ground transportation provider serving corporate, airport, and event clients across major U.S. cities. Comparable to Star in fleet diversity, premium positioning, and emphasis on white-glove service over mass-market rideshare.

Regional players

• GO Riteway Transportation Group: Wisconsin-based chauffeured, charter, and motorcoach operator serving corporate, group, and event clients in the Upper Midwest. Comparable as a regional peer in neighboring geography with similar premium group/motorcoach capabilities.

Emerging players

• CharterUP: Digital marketplace for charter bus and motorcoach booking connecting operators with corporate and group customers. Relevant peer because Star's motorcoach/charter business increasingly competes with technology-enabled booking platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StarTransportationMN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/star-transportation-limousine
• Instagraminstagram.com/startransportation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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