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How to get fromPortland to Rochesterby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rochester (RST)plane plane PDX - RST
    8h 30m
    $99–473

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus bus
    37h 20m
    $385–570

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    40h 13m
    $1,038–1,590

  4. Drive  1,767.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Rochestercar car 1,767.8 mi
    27h 51m
    $323–466

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PDX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    7h 42m
    $253–523

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SEA - RST
    10h 59m
    $173–594

Portland to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,492.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Rochester via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, Billings, and Minneapolis in around 37h 20m.

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