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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (RST)plane plane LAX - RST
    8h
    $129–603

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    2d 1h
    $406–689

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    2d 5h
    $786–1,595

  4. Drive 1,842.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rochestercar car 1,842.7 mi
    29h 56m
    $337–486

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    7h 42m
    $180–475

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BUR - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    9h 17m
    $209–761

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Rochester

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SNA - RST
    11h 15m
    $143–660

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SNA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    10h 24m
    $404–542

Los Angeles to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,569 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Rochester via Tulsa and St. Paul in around 2d 1h.

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