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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Rochester is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $220 - $1,200.

How far is it from Iowa to Rochester?

The distance between Iowa and Rochester is 838 miles. The road distance is 921.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 49m and costs $110 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Iowa to Rochester, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Rochester?

The best way to get from Iowa to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $220 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 21h 45m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 7:14 AM in Iowa and 8:14 AM in Rochester.

Can I drive from Iowa to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Rochester is 921 miles. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Iowa to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 143+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Rochester by 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.

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC)plane DSM - ROC
4h 21m
$223–1,140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
21h 45m
$113–278
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
19h 49m
$114–310
Drive 915.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Rochestercar 915.8 mi
15h 26m
$168–242
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Rochester (ROC)plane ALO - ROC
6h 44m
$144–641
Fly from Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rochester (ROC)plane MLI - ROC
6h 25m
$117–621
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rochester (ROC)plane OMA - ROC
7h 5m
$228–1,122

Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC) flights

46Weekly Planes

5h 11mAverage Duration

$199Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Rochester.

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Distance: 833.1 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Iowa, 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 vehicle from Des Moines to Rochester Bus Stop via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 21h 45m.

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