What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Des Moines to Rock Falls?

The distance between Des Moines and Rock Falls is 200 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Rock Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls without a car is to shuttle and taxi which takes 3h 26m and costs $330 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Rock Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Rock Falls is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Des Moines to Rock Falls.

Where can I stay near Rock Falls?

There are 18+ hotels available in Rock Falls.

Des Moines to Rock Falls - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls by bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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Bus, drive (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
2. Drive from Waterloo to Rock Fallscar
4h 29m
$33–56
Drive 128.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Rock Fallscar 128.7 mi
2h 13m
$24–34
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle
2. Take the taxi from Forest City to Rock Fallstaxi
3h 26m
$338–471
Bus, drive via Cedar Falls (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
2. Drive from UNI Multimodal Transportation Center to Rock Fallscar
5h 29m
$34–57

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Distance: 199.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Rock Falls, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Rock Falls. However, you can take the bus to Waterloo then drive to Rock Falls. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Rock Falls in around 2h 13m.

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