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How to get fromPalo Alto to Rochesterby plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SJC - ROC
    8h 20m
    $333–1,328

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SJC - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 18m
    $248–1,025

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 18h
    $517–787

  4. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,638–2,623

  5. Drive  2,726.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Rochestercar car 2,726.8 mi
    43h 36m
    $498–719

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SFO - ROC
    8h 45m
    $289–1,137

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane OAK - ROC
    10h 9m
    $352–1,363

Palo Alto to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$517Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,360.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Rochester Bus Stop via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 2d 18h.

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