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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeROC - SAN
    7h 43m
    $259–1,025

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    2d 10h
    $298–596

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    2d 16h

  4. Drive 2,602.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to San Diegocar2,602.4 mi
    42h 33m
    $475–686

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBUF - SAN
    9h 31m
    $296–1,225

Rochester to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 10h.

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