Rochester to Winona bus
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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Rochester to Winona. Traveling by bus from Rochester to Winona usually takes around one hour and 8 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in just one hour,
| Distance | 41 mi (65 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $19.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Price trends for buses from Rochester to Winona
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Rochester to Winona?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Rochester to Winona that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 3 | 1h 0m | $28.00 |
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 1h 10m | $19.00 |
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 Winona start at $28. On average, there are 3 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Book Jefferson Lines from Rochester to Winona from $19. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Rochester to Winona and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Winona. In Rochester, Jefferson Lines departs to Winona from Rochester Fuel Stop . In Winona, Jefferson Lines arrives at Winona State University .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Rochester to Winona takes 1 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Winona in 1 hours and 0 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 Winona.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 8 minutes to cover the 41 miles from Rochester to Winona. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Rochester to Winona. It leaves the station in Rochester 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Rochester to Winona. 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 Winona; ticket prices start at $37.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Rochester?
Main departure station: Rochester Fuel Stop
Rochester has two bus stations with service to Winona.
All bus stations in Rochester:
Rochester Fuel Stop
Groome Transp. Office
Where does the bus arrive in Winona?
Main arrival station: Winona State University
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Winona.
All bus stations in Winona:
Winona State University
65 E Mark St
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