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

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

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

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    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 43m
    $83–459

  2. Drive  308.3 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus
    13h 3m
    $75–175

  4. 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 21m
    $303–560

  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 and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Mankato to Davenport via Minneapolis-St. Paul, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 13h 3m.

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