Rome2Rio

How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Rochesterby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Rochester

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane DTW - ROC
    1h 24m
    $114–639

  2. Drive 333.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rochestercar car 333.9 mi
    6h 22m
    $61–88

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 25m
    $135–277

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0171
    11h 30m
    $68–134

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Rochesterrideshare rideshare 333.9 mi
    6h 22m

  6. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane DTW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    3h 19m
    $92–554

  7. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    14h 37m
    $72–182

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rochester by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 299.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Rochester Bus Stop via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 11h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers