There are 6 ways to get from Bemidji to Rochester by plane, bus, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BJI - ROC
8h 3m$186–782Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BJI - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
9h 44m$171–780Bus, taxi, train
- Take the bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Bagleybus
- Take the taxi from Bagley to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
27h 59m$528–975Bus
- Take the bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus
- Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
31h 20m$233–420Drive 1,113.7 mi
- Drive from Bemidji to Rochestercar 1,113.7 mi
20h 47m$204–294Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
28h 2m$393–765
Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bemidji to Rochester is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 20h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bemidji to Rochester is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Bemidji to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bemidji State Univ. and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Brainerd, Saint Cloud, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 20m.
The distance between Bemidji and Rochester is 902 miles. The road distance is 1120.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bemidji to Rochester without a car is to bus and taxi and train which takes 27h 59m and costs $500 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Bemidji to Rochester, including transfers.
Bemidji to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bemidji State Univ. station.
The best way to get from Bemidji to Rochester is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $420 and takes 31h 20m.
Bemidji to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Bemidji. It is currently 4:36 PM in Bemidji and 5:36 PM in Rochester.
What companies run services between Bemidji, MN, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Rochester Bus Stop via Brainerd, Saint Cloud, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 31h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis, Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Bagley
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–25
Bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Brainerd to St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Brainerd to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bemidji to Rochester is 1120 miles. It takes approximately 20h 47m to drive from Bemidji to Rochester.
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