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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Iowa is to bus which costs $130 - $290 and takes 24h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $330 - $1,700.

How far is it from Rochester to Iowa?

The distance between Rochester and Iowa is 838 miles. The road distance is 920.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Iowa without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 22m and costs $220 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Rochester to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Rochester to Iowa?

The best way to get from Rochester to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $260 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 24h 20m.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 11:16 AM in Rochester and 10:16 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Rochester to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Iowa is 921 miles. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Rochester to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 524+ hotels available in Iowa.

Rochester to Iowa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Iowa 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 to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ROC - DSM
4h 44m
$264–1,341
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ROC - MLI
5h 52m
$109–572
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 US0155S
21h 22m
$228–465
Bus
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
24h 20m
$137–289
Drive 915.2 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Des Moinescar 915.2 mi
15h 26m
$167–242
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Omaha (OMA)plane ROC - OMA
4h 33m
$332–1,650
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ROC - ALO
5h 59m
$134–591

Rochester (ROC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

68Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

$233Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Iowa.

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Distance: 833.2 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Des Moines via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 24h 20m.

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