What is the travel distance from Saint Paul to Rochester?

The distance between the two cities is 72 miles (115 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint Paul to Rochester?

The majority of buses traveling from Saint Paul to Rochester start their journey at Union Depot and wind up at Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Saint Paul to Rochester from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Saint Paul to Rochester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Union Depot	1h 25m	12:30pm	Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Union Depot	3h 35m	12:30pm	Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Union Depot	1h 25m	12:30pm	Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Union Depot	1h 25m	12:30pm	Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Union Depot	8h	12:05pm	Rochester Kahler Mayo	No tags

Get from Saint Paul to Rochester

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 25mAverage Duration

71 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Saint Paul and Rochester?

Stops in Saint Paul

A
Union Depot
240 Kellogg Blvd E (Union Depot), St Paul, MN 55101
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B
178 Cesar Chavez St
178 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul MN 55107, USA
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Stops in Rochester

A
Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW
Sinclair Fuel Stop, 205 6th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
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Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Founded in 1919, Jefferson Lines provides bus services across the Midwest in the US. Their buses have WiFi, USB plugs, bathrooms, reclining seats, reading lights and GPS tracking. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date by paying a fee. Known for their affordable prices and convenient schedules, if you're looking to travel in the Midwest, Jefferson Lines is the way to go.

Jefferson Lines Saint Paul Rochester recent customer reviews

for what i payed it was better than i expected

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March 8, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Saint Paul, US to Rochester, MN, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from Saint Paul, US to Rochester, MN, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $32

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