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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Fort Dodge to Rochester. Traveling by bus from Fort Dodge to Rochester usually takes around 5 hours and 25 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 135 mi (217 km) |
Shortest duration | 5h 25m |
Cheapest price | $54.00 |
Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Fort Dodge to Rochester?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Fort Dodge to Rochester. Jefferson Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Jefferson Lines | 1 | 5h 25m | $54.29 |
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity bus company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest bus service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, restrooms, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their bus tracker tool. The carrier provides safe, affordable, and reliable service from Fort Dodge to Rochester with ticket prices as low as $54.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 135 miles from Fort Dodge to Rochester. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Fort Dodge to Rochester. It leaves the station in Fort Dodge at 12:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Fort Dodge?
Main departure station: 530 1st Ave S
Most buses depart from the main station in Fort Dodge.
All bus stations in Fort Dodge:
530 1st Ave S
Where does the bus arrive in Rochester?
Main arrival station: 205 6th St SW
All buses from Fort Dodge arrive at one main station in Rochester.
All bus stations in Rochester:
205 6th St SW
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