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How to get fromDes Moines to Rochesterby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane DSM - ROC
    4h 25m
    $223–1,140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 40m
    $105–244

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 44m
    $107–261

  4. Drive 915.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Rochestercar car 915.8 mi
    15h 26m
    $168–242

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane DSM - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 15m
    $363–1,844

Des Moines to Rochester by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Rochester Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 21h 40m.

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