There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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 The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane RST - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 17mDrive 188.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Iowa Citycar 188.1 mi
3h 32m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
12h 20m$81–170Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester (RST) to Iowa City188.1 mi
3h 32mFly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane RST - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
8h 14m$66–352
Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Iowa City via Rochester, Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (RST) and Iowa City is 185 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City.
There are 51+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (RST), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Iowa City via Rochester, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Rochester to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester (RST) to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (RST) and Iowa City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.