There are 6 ways to get from Watertown to Rochester by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Rochester
best- Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Rochester (RST)plane ATY - RST
5h 27m$56–352Drive 260 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watertown to Rochestercar 260 mi
4h 55m$48–69Bus via Richfield
- Take the bus from Watertown to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo Airport to Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Stationbus Far
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
10h 11m$147–197Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ATY - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
3h 56m$107–414Bus
- Take the bus from Watertown to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus
11h 10m$141–208Bus #2
- Take the bus from Watertown to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
13h 3m$166–223
Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watertown to Rochester is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to Rochester is to fly and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Watertown to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Watertown and arriving at Groome Transportation Office - Rochester via Fargo Airport and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Watertown and Rochester is 254 miles. The road distance is 261.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to Rochester without a car is to bus via Richfield which takes 10h 11m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Watertown to Rochester, including transfers.
Watertown to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Watertown station.
The best way to get from Watertown to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $55 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus via Richfield, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 10h 11m.
Watertown to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watertown to Rochester is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Watertown to Rochester.
What companies run services between Watertown, SD, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Rochester (RST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watertown to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester via Watertown, Fargo, Fargo Airport, Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 10h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Watertown Municipal Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Watertown Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Watertown to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Watertown to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Watertown to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Fargo Airport to Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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