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How to get fromFort Dodge to Rochesterby taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort Dodge to Rochester by taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochestershuttle bus
    5h 55m
    $178–263

  2. Drive 175.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Rochestercar car 175.4 mi
    3h 18m
    $32–47

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    7h 30m
    $216–278

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 255.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Fort Dodge, IA, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Dodge to Rochester. However, you can take the taxi to Ames, take the bus to Owatonna, walk to Owatonna, MN, then take the shuttle to Rochester. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Dodge to Rochester in around 3h 18m.

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