What is the cheapest way to get from Denver to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Rochester is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Denver to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Denver to Rochester is to fly and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $140 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Rochester via Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.

How far is it from Denver to Rochester?

The distance between Denver and Rochester is 722 miles. The road distance is 835.8 miles.

How do I travel from Denver to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Denver to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $200 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Denver to Rochester?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Denver to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denver to Rochester bus from?

Denver to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Bus or fly from Denver to Rochester?

The best way to get from Denver to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $110 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 21h 40m.

Where does the Denver to Rochester bus arrive?

Denver to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Denver and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Denver. It is currently 4:00 PM in Denver and 5:00 PM in Rochester.

Can I drive from Denver to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Rochester is 836 miles. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Denver to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 76+ hotels available in Rochester.

Denver to Rochester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Denver to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rochester (RST)plane DEN - RST
6h 51m
$110–400
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane DEN - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Rochestercar
6h 56m
$94–403
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus
21h 40m
$202–301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
28h 17m
$642–1,000
Drive 830.9 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Rochestercar 830.9 mi
14h 15m
$142–206
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DEN - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
6h 28m
$144–427
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DEN - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Rochestercar
7h
$100–423
Bus via Sioux Falls
1. Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
26h 17m
$325–414

Denver to Rochester by bus

7Weekly Buses

21h 40mAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Denver to Rochester.

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Distance: 717.8 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Rochester via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 21h 40m.

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