There are 6 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa by bus, plane, 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.
Bus, fly
best- 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$157–499Drive 200.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Des Moinescar 200.6 mi
3h 18m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus Lta 236 / ...
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
7h 19m$56–152Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines200.6 mi
3h 18mBus via Ames
- Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
7h 49m$65–169Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
8h 40m$94–167
Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Des Moines via Rochester and Owatonna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (RST) and Iowa is 328 miles. The road distance is 201.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, arrive at Owatonna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa.
There are 251+ hotels available in Iowa.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (RST), USA and Iowa, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Des Moines via Rochester and Owatonna in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
- 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
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (RST) and Iowa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.