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How to get fromRochester to Phoenixby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ROC - PHX
    7h 10m
    $207–870
  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BUF - PHX
    7h 17m
    $130–565
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    47h 52m
    $1,249–2,038
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2d
    $409–652
  5. Drive  2,254.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Phoenixcar car 2,254.8 mi
    37h 3m
    $386–557

Rochester to Phoenix by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,249Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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