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How to get fromRochester to Wintersetby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Winterset by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Wintersettaxi taxi
    6h 18m

  2. Drive 243.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Wintersetcar car 243.8 mi
    4h 7m
    $45–65

  3. Fly from Rochester, taxi

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RST - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Wintersettaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $216–1,007

  4. Bus, taxi via Clear Lake

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Wintersettaxi taxi
    6h 48m

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    3. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Wintersettaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $195–685

Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Winterset. However, you can take the bus to Albert Lea, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Winterset. Alternatively, you can drive from Rochester to Winterset in around 4h 7m.

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