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How to get fromRochester to Appletonby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Appleton by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transitbus bus La Crosse
    7h 10m
    $62–78

  2. Drive 232.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Appletoncar car 232.5 mi
    4h 39m
    $43–62

  3. Fly Rochester to Appleton International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane RST - ATW
    5h 29m
    $60–375

  4. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane MSP - ATW
    3h 31m
    $114–428

  5. Fly Rochester to Green Bay

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane RST - GRB
    6h 57m
    $86–400

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Green Bay

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane MSP - GRB
    5h 7m
    $135–453

Rochester to Appleton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Rochester to Appleton Valley Transit via La Crosse Grand River Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 4 hours.

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