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 $150 - $230 and takes 15h 39m.

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 24m and costs $190 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Chicago, Cleveland and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 17m.

How far is it from Iowa to Rochester?

The distance between Iowa and Rochester is 838 miles. The road distance is 911.9 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 20h 49m and costs $380 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Iowa to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Rochester bus from?

Iowa to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Rochester?

The best way to get from Iowa to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 22h 17m.

Where does the Iowa to Rochester bus arrive?

Iowa to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 11:31 AM in Iowa and 12:31 PM in Rochester.

Can I drive from Iowa to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Rochester is 912 miles. It takes approximately 15h 39m to drive from Iowa to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 175+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

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

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC)plane DSM - ROC
4h 24m
$194–892
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
22h 17m
$128–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 49m
$388–605
Drive 906.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Rochestercar 906.6 mi
15h 39m
$155–224
Fly from Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rochester (ROC)plane MLI - ROC
6h 39m
$157–821
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rochester (ROC)plane OMA - ROC
6h 57m
$198–972
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
21h
$448–710

Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC) flights

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 833.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, 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, Cleveland, and Buffalo in around 22h 17m.

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