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How to get fromRochester to Fort Dodgeby shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Fort Dodge by shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester to Owatonna, MNshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $176–262

  2. Drive 180.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Fort Dodgecar car 180.1 mi
    3h 4m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $235–295

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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Fort Dodge. However, you can take the shuttle to Owatonna, MN, walk to Owatonna, take the bus to Ames, then take the taxi to Fort Dodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Rochester to Fort Dodge in around 3h 4m.

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