What is the cheapest way to get from Clearwater to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Clearwater to Rochester is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 23h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clearwater to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Clearwater to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $100 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Clearwater and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Clearwater to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Park St Terminal - Platform - B and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Clearwater and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Clearwater to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Rochester via Kissimmee Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.

How far is it from Clearwater to Rochester?

The distance between Clearwater and Rochester is 1119 miles. The road distance is 1262.6 miles.

How do I travel from Clearwater to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Clearwater to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 33h 38m and costs $800 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Clearwater to Rochester?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Clearwater to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clearwater to Rochester bus from?

Clearwater to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Clearwater to Rochester train from?

Clearwater to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train, bus or fly from Clearwater to Rochester?

The best way to get from Clearwater to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,400 and takes 33h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $430 and takes 38h 36m.

Where does the Clearwater to Rochester bus arrive?

Clearwater to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Where does the Clearwater to Rochester train arrive?

Clearwater to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kissimmee Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Clearwater to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Clearwater to Rochester is 1263 miles. It takes approximately 23h 5m to drive from Clearwater to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 178+ hotels available in Rochester.

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There are 7 ways to get from Clearwater to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Fly to Rochester
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Rochester (ROC)plane TPA - ROC
6h 13m
$105–464
Train
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain
33h 38m
$799–1,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
38h 36m
$270–430
Drive 1,255.3 mi
1. Drive from Clearwater to Rochestercar 1,255.3 mi
23h 5m
$215–310
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane TPA - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
8h 16m
$195–621
Drive, train (Amtrak)
1. Drive from Clearwater to Lakeland Amtrak Stationcar
2. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain
39h 44m
$890–1,424
Drive, train, bus
1. Drive from Clearwater to Lakeland Amtrak Stationcar
2. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus 325
42h 46m
$774–1,354

Clearwater to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 1,112.7 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clearwater to Rochester via Tampa, Kissimmee Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 33h 38m.

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