There are 4 ways to get from Mount Vernon to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rochester
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST)plane CID - RST
5h 26m$156–767Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Vernon to Rochestercar 179.5 mi
3h 32m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus
11h 36m$160–241Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
4h 16m$217–829
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Vernon to Rochester is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Vernon to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Vernon to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Rochester via Des Moines and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Mount Vernon and Rochester is 174 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Vernon to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 11h 36m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Mount Vernon to Rochester, including transfers.
Mount Vernon to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
The best way to get from Mount Vernon to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 11h 36m.
Mount Vernon to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Vernon to Rochester is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Mount Vernon to Rochester.
What companies run services between Mount Vernon, IA, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Vernon to Rochester via Iowa City, Des Moines, and St. Paul in around 11h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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