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How to get fromPalm Springs to Rochesterby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Rochester by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane PSP - ROC
    8h 48m
    $336–1,320

  2. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PSP - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 33m
    $240–1,017

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    2d 10h
    $727–1,689

  4. Drive  2,515 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Rochestercar car 2,515 mi
    41h 27m
    $459–663

  5. Bus, train via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 12h
    $672–1,534

Palm Springs to Rochester by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$727Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,182.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day.

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