There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Rochester by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
4h 20m$50–75Drive 205.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to Rochestercar 205.5 mi
3h 42m$38–55Fly to Rochester
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Rochester (RST)plane MSN - RST
7h 2m$48–362Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
5h 33m$107–432
Madison to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Rochester is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison and arriving at Rochester. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Madison and Rochester is 201 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $50 - $75.
The bus from Madison to Rochester takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Madison to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Madison station.
The best way to get from Madison to Rochester is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $370 and takes 7h 2m.
Madison to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Rochester is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Madison to Rochester.
What companies run services between Madison, 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. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 54+ hotels available in Rochester.