What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Rochester Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Rochester Hills is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Rochester Hills?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Rochester Hills is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs $180 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Rochester Hills?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Rochester Hills. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Rochester & Eddington Boulevard via Chicago Union Station and Royal Oak Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Rochester Hills?

The distance between Des Moines and Rochester Hills is 591 miles. The road distance is 608.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Rochester Hills without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Rochester Hills without a car is to bus which takes 15h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Rochester Hills?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Des Moines to Rochester Hills, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Rochester Hills bus from?

Des Moines to Rochester Hills bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Rochester Hills bus arrive?

Des Moines to Rochester Hills bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Rochester Hills?

Rochester Hills is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 2:52 AM in Des Moines and 3:52 AM in Rochester Hills.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Rochester Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Rochester Hills is 608 miles. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Des Moines to Rochester Hills.

Where can I stay near Rochester Hills?

There are 306+ hotels available in Rochester Hills.

Des Moines to Rochester Hills - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Rochester Hills by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or taxi

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Fly to Detroit, bus, line 494 bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
2. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11bus
3. Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 to Rochester & Barclay Nearsidebus
5h 6m
$114–579
Drive 604.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Rochester Hillscar 604.9 mi
10h 11m
$107–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 33m
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain
16h 44m
$285–448
Fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DSM - FNT
2. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rochester Hillstaxi
4h 47m
$189–523
Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane DSM - MBS
2. Take the bus from Bay City to Pontiacbus
7h 41m
$142–478
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
15h 33m
$223–342

Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 587.8 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Rochester Hills, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Rochester & Eddington Boulevard via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Royal Oak Transit Center in around 15h 33m.

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