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How to get fromNew Mexico to Rochesterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New Mexico to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ABQ - ROC
    6h 36m
    $305–1,320

  2. Fly Four Corners Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane FMN - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 10m
    $197–847

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    38h 40m
    $466–1,099

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus 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 to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    43h 9m
    $292–463

  5. Drive  1,836.4 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Rochestercar car 1,836.4 mi
    30h 11m
    $336–485

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ABQ - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 39m
    $219–1,016

New Mexico to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration38h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,649.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 38h 40m.

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