There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane ROC - FCA
7h 29m$282–1,065Fly Rochester to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane ROC - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
10h 5m$220–855Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
44h 44m$682–1,482Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
2d 1h$450–739Drive 2,190.2 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Whitefishcar 2,190.2 mi
35h 48m$400–578Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane BUF - FCA
9h 15m$255–1,011
Rochester to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Whitefish is to fly and drive which costs $220 - $900 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $280 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Whitefish via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 44m.
The distance between Rochester and Whitefish is 1809 miles. The road distance is 2203 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 44h 44m and costs $650 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Rochester to Whitefish, including transfers.
Rochester to Whitefish bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $280 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 44h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $450 - $750 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 44h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Rochester to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Rochester to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Rochester to Missoula International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Whitefish bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Whitefish is 2h behind Rochester. It is currently 8:39 PM in Rochester and 6:39 PM in Whitefish.
Rochester to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Whitefish is 2203 miles. It takes approximately 35h 48m to drive from Rochester to Whitefish.
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