There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Ironwood by bus, plane, or car
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Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
best- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane MSP - IWD
3h 19m$202–267Drive 259.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Ironwoodcar 259.2 mi
5h 53m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
8h 10m$88–139Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Rhinelander, drive
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane MSP - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Ironwoodcar
5h 2m$109–402Fly Rochester to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane RST - IWD
5h 16m$118–314Bus via Richfield
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
10h 20m$110–152
Rochester to Ironwood by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ironwood is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Ironwood is to bus and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $200 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Ironwood. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ironwood via St. Paul and Duluth Transportation Center East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Rochester and Ironwood is 272 miles. The road distance is 260.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ironwood without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Rochester to Ironwood, including transfers.
Rochester to Ironwood bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ironwood is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $320 and takes 5h 16m.
Rochester to Ironwood bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Ironwood is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Rochester to Ironwood.
What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Ironwood, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Ironwood via St. Paul and Duluth Transportation Center East in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Key Lime, and Delta fly from Rochester (RST) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) 3 times a day.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–190
Flights from Rochester to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–430
Flights from Rochester to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
- 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
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
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