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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LAX - ROC
    8h 17m
    $503–1,332

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

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    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
    8h 39m
    $288–1,130

  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 7h
    $921–1,855

  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 13h
    $420–804

  5. Drive 2,592.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rochestercar car 2,592.9 mi
    41h 38m
    $474–684

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane BUR - ROC
    9h 15m
    $332–1,228

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ONT - ROC
    10h 27m
    $339–1,346

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LGB - ROC
    9h 40m
    $321–1,225

Los Angeles to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$921Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,285.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, 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 train from Los Angeles to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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