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

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

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  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SEA - ROC
    7h 57m
    $258–1,122

  2. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SEA - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    10h
    $182–768

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 10h
    $689–1,596

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 16h
    $467–744

  5. Drive  2,606.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Rochestercar car 2,606.6 mi
    42h 43m
    $476–688

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    4d 8h
    $768–1,728

Seattle to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$689Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,178.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

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

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