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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Winona to Rochester. Traveling by coach from Winona to Rochester usually takes around 53 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway coach can make the trip in 45 minutes.
| Distance | 41 mi (65 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | CA$23.34 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Coach lines | 2 |
Price trends for coaches from Winona to Rochester
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What coach companies travel from Winona to Rochester?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Winona to Rochester that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Amtrak Thruway usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 3 | 0h 52m | CA$34.32 |
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 0h 55m | CA$23.34 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Winona to Rochester start at CA$34. On average, there are 3 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Book Jefferson Lines from Winona to Rochester from CA$23. There are 1 Jefferson Lines schedules from Winona to Rochester and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Rochester. In Winona, Jefferson Lines departs to Rochester from Winona State University and no other station. In Rochester, Jefferson Lines arrives at Rochester Fuel Stop and no other station.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Winona to Rochester takes 0 hours and 55 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Rochester in 0 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Rochester.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 53 minutes to cover the 41 miles from Winona to Rochester. However, the fastest coach only takes 45 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Winona to Rochester for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 13:00 and the last coach leaves at 13:00. To see the times for all coaches from Winona to Rochester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Winona to Rochester every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Winona to Rochester without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Winona to Rochester; ticket prices start at CA$49.42.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Winona?
Main departure station: 65 E Mark St
Winona has two coach stations with service to Rochester.
All coach stations in Winona:
65 E Mark St
Winona State University
Where does the coach arrive in Rochester?
Main arrival station: Groome Transp. Office
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Rochester.
Coach stations in Rochester:
Groome Transp. Office
Rochester Fuel Stop
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