There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- 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
11h 5m$80–144Drive 193.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Iowa Citycar 193.6 mi
3h 42m$36–51Fly, bus
- 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
8h 30m
Rochester to Iowa City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Iowa City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Iowa City via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Rochester and Iowa City is 433 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Rochester to Iowa City, including transfers.
Rochester to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Iowa City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Iowa City is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Rochester to Iowa City.
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What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Iowa City via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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