There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Fargo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
7h 30m$159–259Drive 314.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Fargocar 314.7 mi
5h 27m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 931
7h 45m$91–127Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane RST - FAR
4h 32m$63–372Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 927 / ...
12h 17m$147–192Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
3h 24m$117–445
Rochester to Fargo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Fargo is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Fargo is to bus and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Fargo via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Rochester and Fargo is 328 miles. The road distance is 316.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Fargo without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 30m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Rochester to Fargo, including transfers.
Rochester to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Fargo is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $380 and takes 4h 32m.
Rochester to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Fargo is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Rochester to Fargo.
What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Fargo via Minneapolis in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Rochester to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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