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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Rochesterby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane PDX - ROC
    6h 42m
    $290–1,083

  2. Fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane plane PDX - ELM
    2. Take the bus from Corning, Ny to Rochesterbus bus
    13h 40m
    $191–716

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 12h
    $893–1,893

  4. Drive 2,679.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Rochestercar car 2,679.2 mi
    43h 19m
    $489–707

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PDX - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 40m
    $249–950

  6. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane PDX - SYR
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain train
    10h 22m
    $329–1,365

  7. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane PDX - YYZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 15m
    $405–760

  8. Fly to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane PDX - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    13h 50m
    $432–1,305

  9. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 14h
    $686–1,476

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    4d 13h
    $798–1,793

Portland Airport (PDX) to Rochester by tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$893Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,200.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rochester (ROC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portland Int'l Airport station to Rochester via Rose Quarter TC station, Portland, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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