MN → WI · about 168 miles
Rochester to Madison bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 9 direct buses a week from Rochester to Madison. The fastest takes 4 hours 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:05 PM and the last at 4:40 PM. The standard fare is $29 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 9
- Fastest trip
- 4h 25m
- First bus
- 1:05 PM
- Last bus
- 4:40 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 Rochester and arrives at Madison (University of WI). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:05 PM | 5:45 PM | 4h 40m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 4:40 PM | 9:05 PM | 4h 25m | Thu, Sun | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Rochester Where you get off in Madison The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Rochester
Where the bus stops in Madison
Return trip: Madison to Rochester
Questions
How long is the bus from Rochester to Madison?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 25 minutes.
How much is the bus from Rochester to Madison?
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 Rochester to Madison?
The earliest departure is at 1:05 PM (Daily) and the last at 4:40 PM (Thu, Sun).
Which bus companies go from Rochester to Madison?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Rochester?
Buses to Madison leave from Rochester bus stop.