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How to get fromSeattle to Rochesterby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (ROC)planeSEA - ROC
    8h 55m
    $218–872

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RochestertrainLake Shore Limited
    2d 10h
    $400–1,864

  3. Drive 2,610.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Rochestercar2,610.7 mi
    42h 14m
    $477–689

  4. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeSEA - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
    10h 44m
    $438–1,824

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain
    4d 8h
    $318–603

Seattle to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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