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How to get fromRochester to Molineby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Moline by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RST - MLI
    5h 56m
    $57–378

  2. Drive  236.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Molinecar car 236.6 mi
    5h 1m
    $41–59

  3. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    11h 45m
    $104–159

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi taxi
    14h 40m
    $464–689

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    14h 13m
    $110–184

Rochester to Moline by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Moline, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Rochester (RST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Moline Center Station via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines in around 11h 45m.

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