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How to get fromIrvine to Rochesterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Rochester

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SNA - ROC
    6h 59m
    $250–981

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Rochester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LAX - ROC
    9h 13m
    $244–594

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 8h
    $290–1,917

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 17h
    $277–585

  5. Drive 2,593.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Rochestercar car 2,593.3 mi
    41h 21m
    $474–684

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SNA - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 48m
    $463–1,855

Irvine to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Rochester via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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