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

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane DSM - ROC
    4h 31m
    $253–1,340

  2. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MLI - ROC
    6h 23m
    $117–671

  4. 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 49m
    $179–420

  5. Bus

    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 45m
    $127–283

  6. Drive 915.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Rochestercar car 915.8 mi
    15h 27m
    $168–242

  7. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ALO - ROC
    4h 59m
    $144–691

Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 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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