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

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There are 8 ways to get from Irvine to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SNA - ROC
    9h 7m
    $157–671

  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 31m
    $141–504

  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
    $1,527–2,409

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 12h
    $462–737

  5. Drive  2,587.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Rochestercar car 2,587.9 mi
    41h 42m
    $443–639

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ONT - ROC
    10h 41m
    $176–683

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LGB - ROC
    10h 41m
    $245–983

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LAX - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 51m
    $196–791

Irvine to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,254.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rochester (ROC) every 2 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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