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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Rochester by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    6h 18m
    $110–146

  2. Drive 200.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Rochestercar car 200.3 mi
    3h 40m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    7h 26m
    $110–211

  4. Taxi, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSN - RST
    5h 24m
    $142–560

  5. Taxi, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MSN - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    4h 16m
    $198–642

Columbus to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Columbus, WI, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Madison to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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