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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Waukesha by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Madison
    6h 54m
    $77–105

  2. Drive 259.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Waukeshacar car 259.6 mi
    4h 17m
    $48–69

  3. Fly Rochester to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane RST - MKE
    6h 35m
    $86–499

  4. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to General Mitchell 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 General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    5h 28m
    $665–1,072

  5. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    6h 56m
    $81–392

Rochester to Waukesha by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Rochester to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Madison, Madison, WI-Lake St., and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 5 times a day.

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