WI → MN · about 168 miles
Madison to Rochester bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 9 direct buses a week from Madison to Rochester. The fastest takes 4 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 10:20 AM and the last at 2:00 PM. The standard fare is $29 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 9
- Fastest trip
- 4h 10m
- First bus
- 10:20 AM
- Last bus
- 2:00 PM
- Standard fare
- $29
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Madison (University of WI) and arrives at Rochester. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:20 AM | 3:00 PM | 4h 40m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 2:00 PM | 6:10 PM | 4h 10m | Mon, Fri | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Madison Where you get off in Rochester The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Madison
Where the bus stops in Rochester
Return trip: Rochester to Madison
Questions
How long is the bus from Madison to Rochester?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 10 minutes.
How much is the bus from Madison to Rochester?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $29. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
What time is the first bus from Madison to Rochester?
The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:00 PM (Mon, Fri).
Which bus companies go from Madison to Rochester?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Madison?
Buses to Rochester leave from Madison (University of WI).