There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rochester
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Rochester (ROC)plane JAN - ROC
5h 25m$214–865Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
27h 45m$189–383Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
28h 5m$434–878Drive 1,154 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Rochestercar 1,154 mi
20h 32m$211–305Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JAN - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 58m$215–836
Jackson to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Rochester is to bus which costs $180 - $390 and takes 27h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.
The distance between Jackson and Rochester is 1026 miles. The road distance is 1160.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 27h 45m and costs $180 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Jackson to Rochester, including transfers.
Jackson to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $210 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 27h 45m, you could also train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 28h 5m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Rochester Bus Stop via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 27h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Rochester via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Rochester via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Rochester via Nashville, Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Rochester via Nashville, Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt, Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Jackson. It is currently 5:37 AM in Jackson and 6:37 AM in Rochester.
Jackson to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Rochester is 1161 miles. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Jackson to Rochester.
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