What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Rochester is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 16h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Rochester is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $290 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.

How far is it from Ames to Rochester?

The distance between Ames and Rochester is 873 miles. The road distance is 918.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Rochester without a car is to bus and train via Des Moines which takes 20h 42m and costs $170 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Rochester?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Ames to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Rochester bus from?

Ames to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Rochester bus arrive?

Ames to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 11:15 PM in Ames and 12:15 AM in Rochester.

Can I drive from Ames to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Rochester is 919 miles. It takes approximately 16h 16m to drive from Ames to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 149+ hotels available in Rochester.

Ames to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Rochester by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC)plane DSM - ROC
6h 20m
$297–1,309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
23h 40m
$123–309
Bus, train via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
20h 42m
$175–417
Drive 913.5 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Rochestercar 913.5 mi
16h 16m
$167–241
Shuttle, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DSM - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
7h 50m
$469–2,212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
21h 29m
$153–351
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
24h 59m
$186–526

Ames to Rochester by bus

14Weekly Buses

23h 40mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 867.8 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Rochester Bus Stop via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 23h 40m.

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