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How to get fromDes Moines to Rochesterby bus, shuttle, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Rochester by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochestershuttle bus S MN Conn
    6h 5m
    $57–111

  2. Drive 207.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Rochestercar car 207.7 mi
    3h 28m
    $38–55

  3. Fly to Rochester

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DSM - RST
    5h 24m
    $89–531

  4. Bus, shuttle via Clear Lake

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochestershuttle bus
    6h 10m
    $69–131

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    7h 10m
    $93–129

  6. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    7h 20m
    $67–114

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    4h 1m
    $150–623

Des Moines to Rochester by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Rochester, MN via St. Paul in around 7h 10m.

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