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How to get fromGrinnell to Rochesterby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Grinnell to Rochester by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    10h 1m
    $71–124

  2. Drive 180.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grinnell to Rochestercar car 180.3 mi
    3h 49m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DSM - RST
    8h 21m
    $137–736

  4. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    11h 56m
    $95–142

Grinnell to Rochester by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Grinnell to Rochester via Des Moines and St. Paul in around 10h 1m.

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