The average bus between Rochester and Auburn takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester to Auburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Rochester and Auburn. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Auburn at 8:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Tumwater Square and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Auburn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Auburn. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Auburn station via Tumwater Square Cleveland Ave SE & Emerson St SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Rochester to Auburn bus services, operated by Thurston Rural Transit, depart from ROOF Center US HWY 12 & Bend St SW station.
Rochester to Auburn bus services, operated by Thurston Rural Transit, arrive at Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 4.
The distance between Rochester and Auburn is 85 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a bus from ROOF Center US HWY 12 & Bend St SW to Auburn Station - Bay 4 via Tumwater Square, Olympia Transit Center - Bay C, Olympia Transit Center - Bay M, SR 512 P&R - Zone F, and Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 in around 3h 18m.