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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Rochester is to bus which costs $130 - $290 and takes 22h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $210 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, Toledo Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

How far is it from Columbia to Rochester?

The distance between Columbia and Rochester is 837 miles. The road distance is 922.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Rochester without a car is to taxi and train which takes 21h 14m and costs $420 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Columbia to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Rochester bus from?

Columbia to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.

Bus or fly from Columbia to Rochester?

The best way to get from Columbia to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $210 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 22h 50m.

Where does the Columbia to Rochester bus arrive?

Columbia to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Columbia. It is currently 4:30 PM in Columbia and 5:30 PM in Rochester.

Can I drive from Columbia to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Rochester is 923 miles. It takes approximately 16h to drive from Columbia to Rochester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Columbia to Rochester?

Book your Columbia to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 137+ hotels available in Rochester.

Columbia to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbia to Rochester by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rochester (ROC)plane COU - ROC
5h 12m
$210–785
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
22h 50m
$134–288
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
21h 14m
$423–805
Drive 917.5 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Rochestercar 917.5 mi
16h
$168–242
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane COU - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
7h 8m
$185–683
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbia 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
$288–624
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Columbia 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 19m
$253–519

Columbia to Rochester by bus

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22h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 831.7 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Rochester Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, Toledo Bus Stop, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 22h 50m.

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