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How to get fromRochester to Columbusby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Columbus by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 27m
    $109–219

  2. Drive 200.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Columbuscar car 200.1 mi
    3h 38m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 55m
    $90–141

  4. Fly from Rochester, taxi

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RST - MSN
    2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 15m
    $146–602

  5. Bus, train via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 47m
    $132–233

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

    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 Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSP - MSN
    3. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi taxi
    3h 41m
    $200–695

Rochester to Columbus by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to St. Paul, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, then take the train to Columbus Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Columbus Amtrak Station via Milwaukee and Milwaukee in around 7h 55m.

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