Cheap bus tickets from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Bus from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN. Traveling by bus from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN usually takes around 2 hours and 24 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 |
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Download our free app!
Find, compare & book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
4.8 Rating
5k Reviews
4.5 Rating
4.8k Reviews
St Paul to Rochester Bus Schedule
Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers
Average score for buses from St Paul to Rochester (Based on 5 ratings and reviews)
4.0
June 18, 2023 - Solo travel
Jefferson Lines5.0
October 17, 2022 - Visiting friends
Jefferson Lines5.0
January 5, 2020 - Business
Jefferson Lines5.0
December 14, 2019 - Solo travel
Jefferson Lines5.0
November 27, 2019 - Solo travel
Jefferson LinesThere are several bus options that can take you from St Paul to Rochester:
See more detailsPrice trends for buses from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN
Average bus ticket prices from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN by travel date
Average bus ticket prices from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN by month
Prices as travel date approaches
What bus companies travel from St Paul to Rochester?
There are multiple buses that travel from St Paul to Rochester, including Jefferson Lines. Here is what you should know about the 1 most popular bus lines:
| BUS | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 2h 24m | $29.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN from $29. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN and you can expect on average to pay $29 for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Rochester, MN. In St Paul, MN, Jefferson Lines departs to Rochester, MN from Union Depot. In Rochester, MN, Jefferson Lines arrives at Rochester Fuel Stop.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN takes 2 hours and 24 minutes, while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Rochester, MN in 1 hours and 25 minutes.
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $29 for a weekend trip to Rochester, MN.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from St Paul to Rochester
There are usually only 2 buses per day from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN. 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.
TRIPS PER DAY
2
DIRECT TRIPS
1
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 72 miles from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN. 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.
DISTANCE (MI)
72
DISTANCE (KM)
115
The first bus leaves at 9:25am and the last bus leaves at 2:50pm. To see the times for all buses from St Paul, MN to Rochester, MN, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
EARLIEST BUS
9:25am
LATEST BUS
2:50pm
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, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
MOST CROWDED
Thursday
LEAST CROWDED
Monday
City Information
St Paul, MN
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in St Paul?
Main departure station: Union Depot
Located 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.
All bus stations in St Paul:
- Union Depot
Where does the bus arrive in Rochester?
Main arrival station: Rochester Fuel Stop
All buses from St Paul, MN arrive at one main station in Rochester, MN.
All bus stations in Rochester:
- Rochester Fuel Stop
Need a return trip from Rochester to St Paul?
Search Bus TicketsPlan your next adventure
More buses from St Paul
Continue by bus from Rochester
Check out these popular routes
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu's simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.