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How to get fromSpringfield to Rochesterby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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

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  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Rochester (ROC)planeSGF - ROC
    4h 42m
    $151–638

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Buffalo, NYbus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
    25h 5m
    $135–321

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
    22h 30m
    $170–564

  4. Drive 1,015.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Rochestercar1,015.1 mi
    17h 17m
    $186–268

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeSGF - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
    6h 42m
    $281–1,340

  6. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
    23h 59m
    $165–399

Springfield to Rochester by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Rochester Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 25h 5m.

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