There are 2 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Rochester by bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 56m$372–582Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Waterloo 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
22h 37m$146–236
Cedar Falls to Rochester by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Rochester is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 22h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Rochester is to bus and train which takes 20h 56m and costs $370 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Falls to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Main St and W 18th St and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Waterloo, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.
The distance between Cedar Falls and Rochester is 896 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 56m and costs $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 20h 56m to get from Cedar Falls to Rochester, including transfers.
Cedar Falls to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
Cedar Falls to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Cedar Falls. It is currently 7:54 AM in Cedar Falls and 8:54 AM in Rochester.
There are 177+ hotels available in Rochester.
What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Rochester Bus Stop via Central Transfer, Waterloo, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 22h 37m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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