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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Rochester by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochestershuttle bus S MN Conn
    4h 45m
    $50–101

  2. Drive 178.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Rochestercar car 178.7 mi
    2h 59m
    $33–48

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DSM - RST
    6h 57m
    $153–700

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    6h 25m
    $86–120

Ames to Rochester by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Rochester, MN via St. Paul in around 6h 25m.

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