Bus Tickets from Ames, IA, US to Rochester, MN, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester Airport
    Operated by: Jefferson Lines + Land to Air Express
    Jefferson Lines + Land to Air Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester Kahler Mayo
    Operated by: Jefferson Lines + Land to Air Express
    Jefferson Lines + Land to Air Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester Kahler Mayo
    Operated by: Jefferson Lines + Land to Air Express
    Jefferson Lines + Land to Air Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW
    Operated by: Jefferson Lines + Land to Air Express
    Jefferson Lines + Land to Air Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Ames to Rochester: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$56
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance230 km
Latest bus departure12:55pm

Ames to Rochester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ames, IA, US - Rochester, MN, US

  1. What is the distance between Ames and Rochester?

    The distance covered from Ames to Rochester is 241 km (150 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ames to Rochester?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Intermodal Facility, in Ames, and end it at Sinclair 6th St & 2nd Av SW, in Rochester.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ames to Rochester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$115 to US$115 for a bus ticket from Ames to Rochester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$115 which is on 2025-06-22.

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