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How to get fromMankato to Rock Islandby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mankato to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus
    13h 15m
    $81–147

  2. Drive  308.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mankato to Rock Islandcar car 308.3 mi
    5h 55m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 26m
    $458–700

  4. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSP - MLI
    7h 57m
    $83–479

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RST - MLI
    9h 4m
    $73–379

Mankato to Rock Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Mankato, MN, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Mankato to Davenport via Minneapolis Bus Station and Des Moines in around 13h 15m.

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