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There is one daily bus from Rochester to St Paul. Traveling by bus from Rochester to St Paul usually takes around one hour and 15 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 72 mi (115 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $29.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Rochester to Saint Paul
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: I didn’t have to rent a car to get there and back. Cons: Pick up when I bought the ticket said Mayo Clinic. It was not and my bag was heavy. Tips: Be patient.
5.0
The driver arrived earlier to the station, which I greatly appreciated given the rainy weather!
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Rochester to St Paul. 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 | 1h 15m | $29.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Rochester to Saint Paul from $29. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Rochester to St Paul and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Saint Paul. In Rochester, Jefferson Lines departs to Saint Paul from Rochester Fuel Stop . In Saint Paul, Jefferson Lines arrives at Union Depot .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Rochester to Saint Paul takes 1 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Saint Paul.
The bus takes an average of one hour and 15 minutes to cover the 72 miles from Rochester to St Paul. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to St Paul, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Rochester to St Paul. It leaves the station in Rochester at 2:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Rochester to St Paul. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Rochester to St Paul; ticket prices start at $46.00.
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Image credit: Unsplash
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Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota, and is one of the Twin Cities, along with its neighbor across the Mississippi River, Minneapolis. As the seat of Minnesota's government, Saint Paul offers historic and cultural attractions which represent both the state and the American Midwest as a whole.
For a comprehensive introduction to the region's history, start your trip at the Minnesota History Center, just down the street from the grounds of the State Capitol building. There are museums in Saint Paul for all types of interests, including the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Schubert Club Musical Instrument Museum. For an extra dash of Saint Paul history, take a stroll down Summit Avenue, a stylish street of drool-worthy Victorian houses and mansions, including the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
If you're brave enough to visit Saint Paul during the freezing winters, you'll be rewarded with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, a yearly event where you can explore ice palaces, watch live ice sculpting, and compete in city-wide scavenger hunts. Saint Paul is also one of the country's best cities for craft beer, so save time to taste some local ales or even brew your own beer at Vine Park Brewing Co.
Saint Paul is a hub for travel in the Midwest thanks in part to Amtrak's Empire Builder train service which stops at Saint Paul Union Depot. Bus service from stations throughout town and nearby Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport make it easy to travel to and from this saintly city.
Most buses depart from the main station in Rochester.
Rochester Fuel Stop
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionLocated right on the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood, Union Depot has a remarkable history dating back to 1881. It remains the major transport hub of Saint Paul, as well as the designated station for Amtrak service in the Twin Cities. Besides the long-haul Empire Builder train, the station serves Jefferson Lines and Greyhound intercity buses and connects to local public transit. Within the Union Depot complex, you’ll find a coffee shop, restaurant, bike shop, rental car agency, and can even join a public tour to admire the architecture and learn about the station’s storied past.
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