MN → MN · about 74 miles
Rochester to Minneapolis bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 9 direct buses a week from Rochester to Minneapolis. The fastest takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 3:05 PM and the last at 6:10 PM. The standard fare is $29 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 9
- Fastest trip
- 1h 15m
- First bus
- 3:05 PM
- Last bus
- 6:10 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
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 | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:05 PM | 5:25 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | Rochester to Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 6:10 PM | 7:25 PM | 1h 15m | Mon, Fri | Rochester to Minneapolis (Mall of America) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Rochester Where you get off in Minneapolis The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Rochester
Where the bus stops in Minneapolis
Return trip: Minneapolis to Rochester
Questions
How long is the bus from Rochester to Minneapolis?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How much is the bus from Rochester to Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis?
The earliest departure is at 3:05 PM (Daily) and the last at 6:10 PM (Mon, Fri).
Which bus companies go from Rochester to Minneapolis?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Rochester?
Buses to Minneapolis leave from Rochester bus stop.