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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Rochester to St Paul. Traveling by bus from Rochester to St Paul usually takes around one hour and 27 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 10 minutes.
| Distance | 72 mi (115 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 10m |
| Cheapest price | €26.28 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 2 |
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 are two bus lines that have daily service from Rochester to St Paul that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Amtrak Thruway usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 1h 32m | €30.52 |
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 1h 15m | €26.28 |
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 Rochester to Saint Paul start at €27. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Book Jefferson Lines from Rochester to Saint Paul from €26. 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 , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Saint Paul in 0 hours and 10 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 27 minutes to cover the 72 miles from Rochester to St Paul. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 minutes. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to St Paul at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 2:00pm and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Rochester to St Paul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Rochester to St Paul. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Rochester to St Paul; ticket prices start at €39.41.
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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.
Rochester has two bus stations with service to Saint Paul.
Groome Transp. Office
Rochester Fuel Stop
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Saint Paul.
Minn-St Paul Airport - 4300 Glumack Dr
Union Depot
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