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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Rochesterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LAX - ROC
    6h 42m
    $495–1,274

  2. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LAX - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 51m
    $256–973

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 9h
    $888–1,903

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 14h
    $394–785

  5. Drive 2,606.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Rochestercar car 2,606.8 mi
    42h 3m
    $476–688

  6. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane LAX - YYZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 59m
    $334–929

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Rochester by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$888Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,271.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Rochester via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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