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How to get fromHouston to Rochesterby plane, bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane HOU - ROC
    6h 28m
    $356–1,520

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane IAH - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 25m
    $222–719

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    37h 36m
    $443–988

  4. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus bus
    39h 56m
    $284–555

  5. Drive 1,526.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Rochestercar car 1,526.4 mi
    26h 32m
    $279–403

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane IAH - ROC
    7h 23m
    $238–1,023

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane HOU - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 21m
    $260–1,216

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    42h 30m
    $497–1,114

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    43h 23m
    $256–527

Houston to Rochester by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$443Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,359.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Rochester via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Atlanta, New York, Canal St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York in around 39h 56m.

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