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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeROC - SGF
    5h 12m
    $143–590

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    24h 40m
    $134–356

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    22h 39m
    $172–650

  4. Drive 1,019.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Springfieldcar1,019.7 mi
    17h 6m
    $187–269

  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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeBUF - SGF
    7h 11m
    $150–690

  6. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    24h 12m
    $172–425

Rochester to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration22h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Springfield CU Transit Center via Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, Columbus Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 40m.

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