There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Fargo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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 Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Hector International Airport (FAR)ROC - FAR
5h 24m$409–1,935Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
29h 20m$141–386Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
25h 51m$226–453Drive 1,238.9 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Fargo1,238.9 mi
20h 27m$227–327Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Hector International Airport (FAR)BUF - FAR
6h 56m$446–2,135
Rochester to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Fargo is to bus which costs $140 - $390 and takes 29h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Fargo is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $400 - $2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Fargo via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 51m.
The distance between Rochester and Fargo is 983 miles. The road distance is 1246.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 25h 51m and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Rochester to Fargo, including transfers.
Rochester to Fargo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Fargo is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $400 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 25h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 29h 20m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 51m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–2,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–3,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–2,500
Flights from Rochester to Hector International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–2,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Hector International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–2,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–2,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–3,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Fargo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Fargo is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 7:19 PM in Rochester and 6:19 PM in Fargo.
Rochester to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Fargo is 1246 miles. It takes approximately 20h 27m to drive from Rochester to Fargo.
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