There are 7 ways to get from Norman to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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 Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Rochester (ROC)plane OKC - ROC
5h 19m$335–1,302Bus via Columbus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
33h 26m$214–352Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
31h 41m$360–795Drive 1,314.5 mi
- Drive from Norman to Rochestercar 1,314.5 mi
22h 12m$240–347Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane OKC - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
7h 7m$259–998Bus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus 325
38h 26m$245–535Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norman Amtrak Station to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
40h 36m$459–1,047
Norman to Rochester by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norman to Rochester is to bus via Columbus which costs $210 - $360 and takes 33h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Norman to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $330 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Norman to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Norman TC-Bay A and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Oklahoma City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Norman station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Norman Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Fort Worth and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 36m.
The distance between Norman and Rochester is 1220 miles. The road distance is 1322.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norman to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 41m and costs $360 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Norman to Rochester, including transfers.
Norman to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Norman to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norman Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Norman to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $330 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 33h 26m, you could also train, which costs $450 - $1,100 and takes 40h 36m.
What companies run services between Norman, OK, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Rochester (ROC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norman TC-Bay A to Rochester Bus Stop via Transit Center-Bay D, Oklahoma City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Columbus, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, Columbus, and Buffalo in around 33h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Rochester via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norman Amtrak Station to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Norman to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Norman. It is currently 11:44 AM in Norman and 12:44 PM in Rochester.
Norman to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norman to Rochester is 1322 miles. It takes approximately 22h 12m to drive from Norman to Rochester.
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