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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane PDX - ROC
    8h 24m
    $318–1,322

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 10h
    $269–1,222

  3. Drive 2,688.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Rochestercar car 2,688.2 mi
    43h 10m
    $491–709

  4. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PDX - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 27m
    $569–2,425

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    4d 11h
    $327–621

Portland to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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