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How to get fromOttumwa to Rochesterby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottumwa to Rochester by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    10h 51m
    $76–134

  2. Drive 226.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottumwa to Rochestercar car 226.1 mi
    4h 55m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DSM - RST
    9h 11m
    $142–746

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

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    7h 48m
    $203–838

Ottumwa to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Rochester via Des Moines and St. Paul in around 10h 51m.

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