There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, 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 Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RST - DSM
3h 13m$68–343Drive 200.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moinescar 200.6 mi
3h 18m$37–53Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
3h 52m$157–489Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
8h 15m$69–142Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines200.6 mi
3h 18m
Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Des Moines via Rochester and Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (RST) and Des Moines is 182 miles. The road distance is 201.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $65 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 8h 15m.
Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (RST), USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Des Moines via Rochester and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Des Moines via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
There are 196+ hotels available in Des Moines.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (RST) and Des Moines. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.