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Saint Cloud to Rochester Bus Schedule
Bus from Saint Cloud to Rochester: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Saint Cloud to Rochester. Traveling by bus from Saint Cloud to Rochester usually takes around 5 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 135 mi (217 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $83.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Saint Cloud to Rochester?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Saint Cloud to Rochester. Jefferson Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 3 | 5h 4m | $83.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Saint Cloud to Rochester from $83. There are 3 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Saint Cloud to Rochester and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Rochester. In Saint Cloud, Jefferson Lines departs to Rochester from St. Cloud (SCSU - Atwood Center) and 2 other stations. In Rochester, Jefferson Lines arrives at Rochester Fuel Stop .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Saint Cloud to Rochester takes 5 hours and 4 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Rochester in 4 hours and 55 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Saint Cloud to Rochester
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 3 minutes to cover the 135 miles from Saint Cloud to Rochester. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 55 minutes. 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.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00am. To see the times for all buses from Saint Cloud to Rochester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Saint Cloud to Rochester every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Saint Cloud, MN to Rochester, MN; ticket prices start at $66.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Saint Cloud?
Main departure station: 510 1st St S
Buses to Rochester leave from 3 stations in Saint Cloud.
All bus stations in Saint Cloud:
510 1st St S
4801 Veterans Dr
St. Cloud (SCSU - Atwood Center)
Where does the bus arrive in Rochester?
Main arrival station: Rochester Fuel Stop
All buses from Saint Cloud arrive at one main station in Rochester.
All bus stations in Rochester:
Rochester Fuel Stop
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