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How to get fromColumbia to Rochesterby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane CAE - ROC
    5h 23m
    $296–1,520

  2. Drive 785.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Rochestercar car 785.9 mi
    14h 45m
    $144–208

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to New York, NYbus bus Augusta
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    24h 48m
    $158–252

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    27h 41m
    $385–781

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus bus 510
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus 325
    30h 43m
    $324–761

Columbia to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 673.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Rochester Bus Stop via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, New York, NY, New York City Chinatown, and New York Midtown in around 24h 48m.

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