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How to get fromStaples to Rochesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    5h 31m
    $105–158

  2. Drive  216.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staples to Rochestercar car 216.3 mi
    4h 17m
    $40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    8h 10m
    $129–136

  4. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane BRD - RST
    7h 25m
    $80–391

  5. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BRD - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    6h 2m
    $134–451

  6. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSP - RST
    6h 52m
    $120–501

Staples to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Staples to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester via Brainerd, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 8h 10m.

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