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How to get fromRochester Airport (RST) to Iowa Cityby plane, bus, shuttle, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City by plane, bus, shuttle, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane RST - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 15m

  2. Drive 188.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Iowa Citycar car 188.1 mi
    3h 32m
    $35–50

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MNshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 44m
    $77–147

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Rochester-RST to Iowa Cityrideshare rideshare 188.1 mi
    3h 32m

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RST - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 6m
    $115–620

Rochester (RST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Rochester Airport (RST), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City. However, you can fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Rochester - Airport to Iowa City via Love's - Albert Lea, MN, Albert Lea, and Des Moines in around 8h 44m.

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