What is the cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Rochester is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Rochester is to drive and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $170 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Indianapolis, Toledo Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ottumwa and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Ottumwa station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Rochester?

The distance between Ottumwa and Rochester is 940 miles. The road distance is 865.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ottumwa to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 18h 2m and costs $470 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Ottumwa to Rochester?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Ottumwa to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Rochester bus from?

Ottumwa to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Rochester train from?

Ottumwa to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ottumwa to Rochester?

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Rochester is to train which takes 18h 2m and costs $470 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Ottumwa to Rochester bus arrive?

Ottumwa to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ottumwa and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Ottumwa. It is currently 5:04 AM in Ottumwa and 6:04 AM in Rochester.

Where does the Ottumwa to Rochester train arrive?

Ottumwa to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Rochester is 865 miles. It takes approximately 15h 39m to drive from Ottumwa to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottumwa to Rochester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ottumwa to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 136+ hotels available in Rochester.

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottumwa to Rochester by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or taxi

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Bus to Des Moines, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC)plane DSM - ROC
8h 2m
$247–1,103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus
3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
21h 20m
$151–266
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
18h 2m
$474–736
Drive 860.1 mi
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Rochestercar 860.1 mi
15h 39m
$157–227
Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rochester (ROC)plane MLI - ROC
9h 33m
$341–1,069
Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Rochester (ROC)plane BRL - ROC
6h 17m
$179–889
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane ORD - ROC
9h 22m
$274–913
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane MDW - ROC
9h 19m
$321–1,210

Ottumwa to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 934.6 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Ottumwa, IA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Rochester Bus Stop via Indianapolis, Toledo Bus Stop, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 21h 20m.

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