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How to get fromCouncil Bluffs to Rochesterby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Council Bluffs to Rochester by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    12h 33m
    $84–151

  2. Drive 335.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Rochestercar car 335.3 mi
    5h 34m
    $62–89

  3. Fly to Rochester

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rochester (RST)plane plane OMA - RST
    8h 2m
    $64–433

  4. Bus via Sioux Falls

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    16h 25m
    $176–236

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OMA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    6h 34m
    $605–1,005

Council Bluffs to Rochester by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Broadway & 28th NE to Rochester via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, NE, Des Moines, and St. Paul in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rochester (RST) 5 times a day.

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