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There are 2 intercity buses per day from St Paul to Rochester. Traveling by bus from St Paul to Rochester usually takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in just one hour and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 72 mi (115 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $29.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Saint Paul to Rochester
(Based on 5 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Quick and easy. Cons: When I bought the ticket it said drop off was at the Mayo Clinic. When I arrived drop off was at a gas station a few blocks away. Hoping I can find it when I leave . Tips: Don’t trust where they say you will be dropped off or picked up.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from St Paul to Rochester. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 2h 11m | $29.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Saint Paul to Rochester from $29. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from St Paul to Rochester and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Rochester. In Saint Paul, Jefferson Lines departs to Rochester from Union Depot . In Rochester, Jefferson Lines arrives at Rochester Fuel Stop .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Saint Paul to Rochester takes 2 hours and 11 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Rochester in 1 hours and 25 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 Rochester.
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 72 miles from St Paul to Rochester. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 25 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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, 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.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from St Paul to Rochester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from St Paul to Rochester. One bus is a direct connection, meaning that you can stay on the same vehicle for the entire trip, without having to transfer onto a connecting bus at any point.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN; ticket prices start at $46.00.
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Image credit: Unsplash
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.
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.
Union Depot
All buses from St Paul arrive at one main station in Rochester.
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