There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Defiance by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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, taxi
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ROC - FWA
- Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi
4h 55m$227–620Drive 407.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Defiancecar 407.1 mi
7h 31m$75–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 24m$189–335Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus
10h 10m$133–213
Rochester (ROC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Defiance is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Defiance is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 55m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Defiance station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Bryan Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Defiance station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Bryan Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Rochester and Defiance is 473 miles. The road distance is 409.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Defiance without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs $180 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Rochester to Defiance, including transfers.
Rochester to Defiance bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Defiance train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Defiance is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs $180 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Bryan Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Defiance via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Rochester to Fort Wayne International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Fort Wayne International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Rochester to Fort Wayne International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Deluxe Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1-260-426-8555
- Website
- deluxetaxifortwayne.net
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Defiance bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester to Defiance train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bryan Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Defiance is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Rochester to Defiance.
There are 10+ hotels available in Defiance.