There are 7 ways to get from North Dakota to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Hector International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Rochester (ROC)plane FAR - ROC
5h 14m$307–1,333Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane GFK - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 42m$186–787Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
25h 46m$405–819Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo Airport to MSP Terminal 1bus Far
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
28h 24m$204–402Drive 1,235.2 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Rochestercar 1,235.2 mi
20h 50m$226–326Fly Hector International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane FAR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 20m$292–1,332Fly Bismarck Municipal Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BIS - ROC
7h 36m$196–820
North Dakota to Rochester by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Dakota to Rochester is to bus which costs $200 - $410 and takes 28h 24m.
The fastest way to get from North Dakota to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $300 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from North Dakota to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Fargo Airport and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from North Dakota station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 46m.
The distance between North Dakota and Rochester is 982 miles. The road distance is 1242.4 miles.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 25h 46m and costs $400 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from North Dakota to Rochester, including transfers.
North Dakota to Rochester bus services, operated by LandLine, depart from Fargo Airport station.
North Dakota to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $300 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $850 and takes 25h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $410 and takes 28h 24m.
What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rochester via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,800
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,800
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Hector International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Rochester via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Hector International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- landline.com
Bus from Fargo Airport to MSP Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://landline.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
North Dakota to Rochester bus services, operated by LandLine, arrive at MSP Terminal 1 station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of North Dakota. It is currently 4:09 PM in North Dakota and 5:09 PM in Rochester.
North Dakota to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Dakota to Rochester is 1242 miles. It takes approximately 20h 50m to drive from North Dakota to Rochester.
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