There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Rochester by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
7h 5m$93–129Drive 207.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Rochestercar 207.7 mi
3h 28m$38–55Fly, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
4h 20m$124–463Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus Groome Transportation
8h 20m$117–142Bus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
9h$95–135
Iowa to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Rochester is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Rochester via St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Iowa and Rochester is 332 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Iowa to Rochester, including transfers.
Iowa to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Iowa to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Rochester is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Iowa to Rochester.
There are 50+ hotels available in Rochester.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Rochester via St. Paul in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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