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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Ames by shuttle, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Shuttle, bus

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MNshuttle bus S MN Conn
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Amesbus bus Jefferson 803
    4h 44m
    $50–102

  2. Drive 171.6 mi

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    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 39m
    $166–731

Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Ames.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester Airport (RST) to Ames. However, you can take the shuttle to Love's - Albert Lea, MN, take the taxi to Albert Lea, then take the bus to Ames. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Rochester-RST to Ames on demand, and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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