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

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

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  1. Fly from Dayton

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DAY - RST
    6h 59m
    $93–542

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    16h 34m
    $132–212

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    20h 9m
    $236–477

  4. Drive 634.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Rochestercar car 634.8 mi
    10h 48m
    $116–168

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CVG - RST
    9h 41m
    $98–542

  6. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    18h 28m
    $175–327

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Portland, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portland, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    19h 20m
    $105–232

Dayton to Rochester by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Rochester via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 16h 34m.

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