There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rochester
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Rochester (ROC)SGF - ROC
4h 52m$151–688Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Buffalo, NY
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
24h 50m$130–271Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
22h 30m$147–333Drive 1,015.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Rochester1,015.1 mi
17h 17m$186–268Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)SGF - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
6h 50m$169–789Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
23h 59m$147–318
Springfield to Rochester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Rochester is to bus which costs $130 - $280 and takes 24h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
The distance between Springfield and Rochester is 940 miles. The road distance is 1021.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 30m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Springfield to Rochester, including transfers.
Springfield to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 24h 50m.
Springfield to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 4:41 PM in Springfield and 5:41 PM in Rochester.
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) every 4 hours. 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 24h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Rochester via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Rochester via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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