How far is Minneapolis from Rochester?

The distance separating Minneapolis and Rochester is 78 miles (125 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Minneapolis to Rochester leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Minneapolis to Rochester from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Minneapolis to Rochester on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30am	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	2h	12:30pm	Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:55am	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	2h 35m	12:30pm	Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW	No tags
	Bus	9:35am	Minneapolis (Veterans Dr.)	2h 55m	12:30pm	Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	MSP Airport T1 (Minneapolis International Airport)	3h	12:30pm	Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW	No tags
Jefferson Lines + Jefferson Lines	Bus	6:45am	Minneapolis	5h 20m	12:05pm	Rochester (Kahler Mayo)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 5:17 PM CST.

Get from Minneapolis to Rochester

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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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 Minneapolis Rochester recent customer reviews

The bus driver was professional and went out of his way to make sure everything we needed was addressed (the outlets were not working at first but he reset the charger and got them to work).

Joshua W.

October 7, 2019

Good service

Purushotham C.

October 4, 2021

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Where are the popular stops in Minneapolis and Rochester?

Stops in Minneapolis

A - Greyhound Station

B - MSP Airport

Stops in Rochester

A - Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW

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

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The cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Rochester, MN, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Minneapolis to Rochester, MN, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $65 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Rochester, MN, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-18.