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Cheap bus tickets from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN

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Bus from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN: Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN. Traveling by bus from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN usually takes around 4 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Distance
167 mi (269 km)
Shortest duration
4h 10m
Cheapest price
TRY 1,415.22
Trips per day
1
Most frequent service
Jefferson Lines
Bus lines
1

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN (Based on 3 ratings and reviews)

5.0

5.0

Jessica

June 20, 2022 - Visiting family

Jefferson Lines
Pros: Easy and simple ride. Cons: na Tips: na

5.0

Delon

January 10, 2020 - Visiting family

Jefferson Lines
Pros: I enjoyed someone else being responsible for the traffic and scheduling. Appreciated on-board Wifi and the extra hours to get some on-line work accomplished. Cons: I'm a Jefferson Bus fan! Whenever possible, I will choose to use Jefferson Bus vs. driving on my own. Tips: Consider wearing noise-cancelling headphones if bothered by bus engine noise.

5.0

Delon

July 12, 2019 - Visiting family

Jefferson Lines
Pros: I am not a fan of combating the traffic on the interstate. The bus is a great option for me! Tips: If you don't have a smart phone, be sure you have a copy to give the driver for payment.

There are several bus options that can take you from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN:

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Price trends for buses from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN

Average bus ticket prices from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN by travel date

TRY 1,425TRY 950TRY 475SepOct

Average bus ticket prices from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN by month

TRY 1,575TRY 1,260TRY 945TRY 630TRY 315JFMAMJJASOND

Prices as travel date approaches

TRY 1,425TRY 1,140TRY 855TRY 570TRY 285010

What bus companies travel from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN. Jefferson Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Jefferson Lines14h 32mTRY 1,415.22

  • Book Jefferson Lines from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN from TRY 1,415.22. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN and you can expect on average to pay TRY 1,415.22 for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Rochester, MN. In Madison, WI, Jefferson Lines departs to Rochester, MN from University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center. In Rochester, MN, Jefferson Lines arrives at Rochester Fuel Stop.

    An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN takes 4 hours and 32 minutes, while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Rochester, MN in 4 hours and 10 minutes.

    On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay TRY 1,415.22 for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Rochester, MN.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN

There is usually only one bus per day from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN. 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.

Trips per day

1

Direct trips

1

The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 32 minutes to cover the 167 miles from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 10 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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)

167

Distance (km)

269

There is usually only one bus per day from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN. It leaves the station in Madison, WI at 2:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.

Earliest bus

10:20am

Latest bus

2:00pm

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Madison, WI to Rochester, MN for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Rochester, MN, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

Most crowded

Friday

Least crowded

Sunday

City Information

Madison

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Consistently ranking high on the lists of the best places to live in the USA, Madison still maintains its quaint and idyllic small-town vibe despite being the capital city of Wisconsin. Sitting among the city’s most iconic and most popular landmarks is the Madison Memorial Union, which is located within the campus of the University of Madison. The building features a lakeview terrace filled with colorful chairs, allowing visitors to chill out and enjoy the sun. If you are interested in the history of the state or architecture as a whole, head over to the State Capitol building, which was built between 1906 and 1917. The building features lavish council chambers, which were modeled after the famous Doge’s Palace in Venice, along with other architectural highlights. If you wish to stay close to nature, the Olbrich Botanical garden, with its famous Thai Pavilion and Garden, will certainly be a great choice.

As a college city, Madison features numerous cutting-edge establishments that will make your mouth water. For some of the best dining views in town, head over to Graze, where you can also grab some of the best cheese curds in Madison. If you want to enjoy the best brunch in town, Sardine might have what you need.

The busiest bus/train station in Madison is located on Collins Ct. The city is served by the Dane County Regional Airport, 6 miles northeast of downtown.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Madison, WI?

Main departure station: University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center

Most buses depart from the main station in Madison, WI.

All bus stations in Madison, WI:

  • University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center

Where does the bus arrive in Rochester, MN?

Main arrival station: Rochester Fuel Stop

All buses from Madison, WI arrive at one main station in Rochester, MN.

All bus stations in Rochester, MN:

  • Rochester Fuel Stop

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