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How to get fromRochester to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RST - LAX
    9h 8m
    $108–480

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $422–703

  3. Bus, train

    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 Los Angelestrain train
    2d 5h
    $780–1,634

  4. Drive 1,842.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Los Angelescar car 1,842.7 mi
    29h 54m
    $337–486

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    6h 50m
    $177–473

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSP - BUR
    9h 13m
    $246–710

  7. Fly Rochester to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RST - SNA
    13h 2m
    $172–758

Rochester to Los Angeles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$780Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,568.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (RST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Los Angeles Union Station via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop, 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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