What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ankeny?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ankeny is to bus which costs $120 - $250 and takes 22h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Ankeny?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Ankeny is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $150 - $850.

How far is it from Rochester to Ankeny?

The distance between Rochester and Ankeny is 847 miles. The road distance is 922.5 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Ankeny without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Ankeny without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 38m and costs $130 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Ankeny?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Rochester to Ankeny, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Rochester to Ankeny?

The best way to get from Rochester to Ankeny is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 22h 36m.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Ankeny?

Ankeny is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 2:25 AM in Rochester and 1:25 AM in Ankeny.

Can I drive from Rochester to Ankeny?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Ankeny is 922 miles. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Rochester to Ankeny.

Where can I stay near Ankeny?

There are 172+ hotels available in Ankeny.

Rochester to Ankeny - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Ankeny by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Rochester to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ROC - DSM
5h 43m
$157–810
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
22h 36m
$128–248
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
19h 38m
$137–307
Drive 917.1 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Ankenycar 917.1 mi
15h 28m
$168–242
Fly Rochester to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ROC - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ankenycar
9h 20m
$132–643
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BUF - DSM
7h 42m
$185–960

Rochester (ROC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

86Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Ankeny.

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Distance: 841.7 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Ankeny, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ankeny via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 22h 36m.

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