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How to get fromSanta Ana to Rochesterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SNA - ROC
    7h 9m
    $353–1,352

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LAX - ROC
    9h 19m
    $291–1,161

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 8h
    $1,527–2,409

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 16h
    $488–735

  5. Drive  2,585.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Rochestercar car 2,585.8 mi
    41h 39m
    $472–682

Santa Ana to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,257.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Rochester via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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