There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rochester Airport (RST) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, 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 from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (RST)PHL - RST
6h 17m$90–470Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
30h 5m$129–383Train, bus via Madison
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Take the bus from Madison to Rochester
37h 58m$161–611Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia to Rochester-RST1,106.4 mi
17h 55mDrive 1,106.4 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Rochester Airport (RST)1,106.4 mi
17h 55m$202–292Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Rochester (RST)ABE - RST
9h 17m$116–516Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester
38h 49m$197–726
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rochester Airport (RST) is to bus which costs $120 - $390 and takes 30h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $90 - $470.
The distance between Philadelphia and Rochester Airport (RST) is 942 miles. The road distance is 1112.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rochester Airport (RST) without a car is to bus which takes 30h 5m and costs $120 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Philadelphia to Rochester Airport (RST), including transfers.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rochester Airport (RST) is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $390 and takes 30h 5m.
Rochester Airport (RST) is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 9:48 AM in Philadelphia and 8:48 AM in Rochester Airport (RST).
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Rochester Airport (RST) is 1113 miles. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Philadelphia to Rochester Airport (RST).
There are 84+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (RST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia and Rochester Airport (RST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rochester Airport (RST), USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Rochester - Airport via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Rochester, and Rochester Sinclair in around 30h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Rochester via Charlotte, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $40–95
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
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