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

The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Rochester is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Omaha to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $210 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Omaha and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from Omaha to Rochester?

The distance between Omaha and Rochester is 953 miles. The road distance is 1049.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Omaha to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 4m and costs $160 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Omaha to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Omaha to Rochester bus from?

Omaha to Rochester bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Omaha station.

Bus or fly from Omaha to Rochester?

The best way to get from Omaha to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $210 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $370 and takes 23h.

Where does the Omaha to Rochester bus arrive?

Omaha to Rochester bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Omaha and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Omaha. It is currently 5:47 PM in Omaha and 6:47 PM in Rochester.

Can I drive from Omaha to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Rochester is 1050 miles. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Omaha to Rochester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Omaha to Rochester?

Book your Omaha to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 94+ hotels available in Rochester.

Omaha to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Omaha to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Rochester
best
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rochester (ROC)OMA - ROC
5h 54m
$216–1,120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
23h
$131–366
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Omaha to ChicagoOmaha
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RochesterLake Shore Limited
21h 4m
$163–383
Drive 1,043.7 mi
1. Drive from Omaha to Rochester1,043.7 mi
17h 40m
$191–276
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)OMA - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
7h 13m
$416–2,023
Bus, train via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
22h 49m
$166–395
Bus, train via Burlington
1. Take the bus from Omaha to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
23h 40m
$203–458

Omaha to Rochester by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

21h 4mAverage Duration

$163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Omaha to Rochester.

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Distance: 947.9 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to Rochester Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 23h.

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