There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City by plane, bus, shuttle, 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 to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane RST - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
7h 11mDrive 188.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Iowa Citycar 188.1 mi
3h 32m$35–50Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Rochester to Owatonna, MN
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
9h 57m$53–227Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-RST to Iowa City188.1 mi
3h 32mFly to Quad City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane RST - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
7h 4m$78–380
Rochester (RST) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Rochester Airport (RST) and Iowa City is 186 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $50 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City.
There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (RST) and Iowa City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (RST), USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Rochester Airport (RST) to Iowa City. However, you can fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Rochester - Airport to Iowa City via Rochester, Owatonna, MN, Owatonna, and Des Moines in around 9h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Rochester to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Rochester to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- customerservice@landtoair.net
- Website
- landtoairexpress.com
Shuttle from Rochester to Owatonna, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Schedules at
- landtoairexpress.com
- Adult
- $5–40
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Owatonna to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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