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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Defiance is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Defiance is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 40m and costs $220 - $650.

How far is it from Rochester to Defiance?

The distance between Rochester and Defiance is 473 miles. The road distance is 409.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Defiance without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs $170 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Rochester to Defiance, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rochester to Defiance?

The best way to get from Rochester to Defiance is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs $170 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 10h 10m.

Can I drive from Rochester to Defiance?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Defiance is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Rochester to Defiance.

Where can I stay near Defiance?

There are 12+ hotels available in Defiance.

Rochester to Defiance - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ROC - FWA
2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi
4h 40m
$222–610
Drive 407.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Defiancecar 407.1 mi
7h 31m
$75–108
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 24m
$172–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus
10h 10m
$135–222

Rochester (ROC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

95Weekly Planes

5h 38mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Defiance.

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Distance: 470.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 $110–250 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.

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