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How to get fromRochester Airport (RST) to Amesby bus, rideshare, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Ames by bus, rideshare, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus Lta 234
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    4h 25m
    $59–88

  2. Drive 171.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Amescar car 171.6 mi
    2h 50m
    $32–46

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Rochester-RST to Amesrideshare rideshare 171.6 mi
    2h 50m

  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RST - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 30m
    $231–1,112

  5. Bus via Clear Lake

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Amesbus bus
    5h
    $74–107

Rochester Airport (RST) to Ames by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Rochester Airport (RST), USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester to Ames via Albert Lea in around 4h 25m.

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