There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Rochester by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
12h 39m$128–190Drive 396.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Rochestercar 396.8 mi
6h 42m$73–105Fly to Rochester
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (RST)plane MCI - RST
8h 49m$81–530Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
14h 3m$127–172Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MCI - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
7h 46m$490–1,150
Independence to Rochester by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Rochester is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Rochester is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Rochester. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Osage Wb and arriving at Rochester via Kansas City and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Independence and Rochester is 537 miles. The road distance is 399.1 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 12h 39m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Independence to Rochester, including transfers.
Independence to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Rochester is to bus which takes 12h 39m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $550 and takes 8h 49m.
Independence to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Rochester is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Independence to Rochester.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to Rochester via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, and St. Paul in around 12h 39m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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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