There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Rochester by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus Green Bay
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus Milwaukee / ...
6h 55m$63–79Drive 231.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Appleton to Rochestercar 231.9 mi
4h 43m$43–62Fly Appleton International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Rochester (RST)plane ATW - RST
5h 13m$60–357Fly Appleton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ATW - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
4h 2m$116–419Fly Green Bay to Rochester
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Rochester (RST)plane GRB - RST
6h 41m$87–392Fly Green Bay to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GRB - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
5h 34m$143–454
Appleton to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Rochester is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Rochester is to fly and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Appleton Valley Transit and arriving at Rochester, MN via La Crosse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Appleton and Rochester is 259 miles. The road distance is 233.3 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Appleton to Rochester, including transfers.
Appleton to Rochester bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Appleton Valley Transit station.
The best way to get from Appleton to Rochester is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 5h 13m.
Appleton to Rochester bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at La Crosse Grand River Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Rochester is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Appleton to Rochester.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Rochester, MN via La Crosse Grand River Station and La Crosse in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Green Bay to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Green Bay to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Green Bay to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Green Bay to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Valley Transit to La Crosse Grand River Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34–39
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
- Phone
- + 1 507-280-9270
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/minneapolis-st-paul-airport/rochester
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/minneapolis-st-paul-airport/rochester
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