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How to get fromPortage to Rochesterby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portage to Rochester by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Portage to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    6h 57m
    $100–192

  2. Drive 172 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portage to Rochestercar car 172 mi
    3h 2m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    7h 6m
    $120–173

  4. Taxi, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the taxi from Portage to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSN - RST
    5h 32m
    $169–582

  5. Train, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the train from Portage to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus Groome Transportation
    8h 10m
    $124–205

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

    1. Take the taxi from Portage 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 24m
    $225–664

Portage to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portage to Rochester via Wisconsin Dells and St. Paul in around 7h 6m.

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