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15 h 48 min
1517 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Ames to Rochester

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Cheapest
By car (1 517 km)
15 h 48 min
1517 km.
from $83
Other
Rideshare
15 h 48 min
1517 km.
from $19.79
Bus, Train (Bus)
21 h 43 min
1312 km.
from $232.63
Bus, Train (Bus)
20 h 41 min
1312 km.
from $247.85
Bus
23 h 11 min
1310 km.
from $423.53
Bus, Plane
9 h 13 min
1312 km.
from $420.16
Bus, Train (Bus)
23 h 14 min
1312 km.
from $276.11

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$445.85
Plane from Des Moines to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$522.28

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$955.39

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$229.29
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$203.82
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$140.12
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$82.80

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$76.43
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$48.41

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$166.94
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Ames to Des
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$95.54
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$70.06

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Rochester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$52.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Rochester is to drive which costs $163.04 - $250 and takes 15h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $228.26 - $500 .

How far is it from Ames to Rochester?

The distance between Ames and Rochester is 1398 km. The road distance is 1517.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 41m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Ames to Rochester, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ames to Rochester?

The best way to get from Ames to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $228.26 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $597.83 and takes 23h 11m.

What is the time difference between Ames and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 01:25 in Ames and 02:25 in Rochester.

Can I drive from Ames to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Rochester is 1518 km. It takes approximately 15h 48m to drive from Ames to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 178+ hotels available in Rochester. Prices start at $43.42 per night.
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