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How to get fromRochester to Detroitby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Detroit by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Rochester to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane RST - DTW
    6h 52m
    $88–589

  2. Fly Rochester to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane RST - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 14m
    $70–412

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    14h 10m
    $130–186

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    16h 22m
    $399–629

  5. Drive  627.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Detroitcar car 627.3 mi
    10h 20m
    $115–166

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSP - DTW
    5h 13m
    $652–2,052

  7. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    15h 41m
    $230–374

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    15h 41m

Rochester to Detroit by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Rochester (RST) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Detroit Bus Station via Milwaukee and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 14h 10m.

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