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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (RST)plane plane RDU - RST
    7h 25m
    $104–522

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    33h 13m
    $224–412

  3. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    34h 26m
    $423–836

  4. Drive 1,135.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Rochestercar car 1,135.2 mi
    19h 39m
    $208–300

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RDU - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    7h 3m
    $174–904

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Rochester (RST)plane plane GSO - RST
    8h 43m
    $167–733

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus bus
    35h 29m
    $506–1,016

Raleigh to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 934.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Rochester via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 33h 13m.

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