There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC) by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rochester (ROC)plane GRR - ROC
3h 32m$120–700Drive 435.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 435.1 mi
7h 42m$80–115Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rochester (ROC)plane LAN - ROC
4h 23m$120–714Bus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
17h 1m$116–207Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
18h 53m$258–537Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
18h 53m$263–507Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Rochester-ROC435.1 mi
7h 42m
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Gerald R Ford Airport and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Kentwood Station - Woodland, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) station to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.
The distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 400 miles. The road distance is 437.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to bus which takes 17h 1m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rochester (ROC), including transfers and time at the airport.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 17h 1m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 18h 53m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), USA and Rochester Airport (ROC), USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerald R Ford Airport to Rochester Airport (ROC) via Kentwood Station - Woodland, Cesar Chavez/Goodrich, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Rochester Bus Stop in around 17h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rochester via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Rochester-ROC
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 32m and has one stopover.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 438 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Rochester Airport (ROC).
American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport.
There are 170+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (ROC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) and Rochester Airport (ROC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






