There are 6 ways to get from Fargo to Rochester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
7h 29m$166–252Drive 315.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Rochestercar 315.7 mi
5h 27m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
7h 40m$92–130Fly to Rochester
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Rochester (RST)plane FAR - RST
6h 4m$63–384Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus Groome Transportation
13h 20m$151–187Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
4h 14m$117–454
Fargo to Rochester by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Rochester is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Rochester is to fly and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Rochester via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Fargo and Rochester is 328 miles. The road distance is 317.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Rochester without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Fargo to Rochester, including transfers.
Fargo to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Rochester is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $390 and takes 6h 4m.
Fargo to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Rochester is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Fargo to Rochester.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Fargo to Rochester via Minneapolis in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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