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How to get fromSaint Paul to Rock Islandby bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    10h
    $63–121

  2. Drive 311.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Rock Islandcar car 311.6 mi
    6h 19m
    $57–83

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 17m
    $324–550

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSP - MLI
    6h 52m
    $74–404

  5. Bus via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station

    1. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    11h 34m
    $93–142

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    9h 29m
    $251–512

Saint Paul to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Davenport via Des Moines in around 10h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.

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