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

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Rochester by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DTW - RST
    6h 48m
    $78–472

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Rochester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rochester (RST)plane plane FNT - RST
    8h 10m
    $71–396

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    14h 15m
    $187–344

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    14h 20m
    $130–198

  5. Drive 627.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Rochestercar car 627.6 mi
    10h 24m
    $115–166

  6. Fly Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DTW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    6h 22m
    $524–1,254

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    16h 2m
    $248–494

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    16h 23m
    $165–314

Detroit to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (RST) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Rochester via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Milwaukee in around 14h 20m.

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