There are 5 ways to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines by shuttle, bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Shuttle, bus, taxi
best- Take a shuttle bus from Rochester to Owatonna, MN
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus
- Take the taxi from Ames to West Des Moinestaxi
5h 42m$126–202Drive 213.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moinescar 213.7 mi
3h 36m$39–57Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RST - DSM
5h 49m$98–608Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
8h 23m$87–137Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
3h 46m$152–671
Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Des Moines via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Mayo Clinic and West Des Moines is 231 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines without a car is to shuttle and bus and taxi which takes 5h 42m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines, including transfers.
Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 8h 23m.
Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines.
What companies run services between Mayo Clinic, MN, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines via Rochester, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 8h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Des Moines via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- [email protected]
- Website
- landtoairexpress.com
Shuttle from Rochester to Owatonna, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Schedules at
- landtoairexpress.com
- Adult
- $5–40
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Owatonna to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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