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How to get fromRochester to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ROC - SAN
    8h 14m
    $359–1,525

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $216–561

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 8h
    $269–690

  4. Drive 2,597.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Los Angelescar car 2,597.9 mi
    41h 25m
    $475–685

  5. Fly Rochester to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ROC - LAX
    9h 5m
    $248–784

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    8h 43m
    $257–984

Rochester to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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