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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Iowa is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 17m.

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 52m and costs $220 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Des Moines via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

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 20h 2m and costs $130 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Rochester to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Iowa bus from?

Rochester to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Rochester to Iowa?

The best way to get from Rochester to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $220 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $340 and takes 22h 45m.

Where does the Rochester to Iowa bus arrive?

Rochester to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 4:28 PM in Rochester and 3:28 PM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Rochester to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Iowa is 921 miles. It takes approximately 15h 17m to drive from Rochester to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

Rochester to Iowa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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)ROC - DSM
4h 52m
$224–1,041
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)ROC - MLI
6h 2m
$109–512
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
20h 2m
$133–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
22h 45m
$127–337
Drive 915.2 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Des Moines915.2 mi
15h 17m
$167–242
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Omaha (OMA)ROC - OMA
4h 53m
$232–1,000
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)ROC - ALO
5h 49m
$134–591
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)ROC - CID
5h 55m
$133–610
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
21h 34m
$173–433

Rochester to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

20h 2mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 833.2 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Delta, American 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, and Chicago in around 22h 45m.

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