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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Portland by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane RST - PDX
    7h 39m
    $114–540

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    38h 25m
    $381–562

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    40h 34m
    $1,029–1,639

  4. Drive  1,767.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Portlandcar car 1,767.4 mi
    27h 51m
    $323–466

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

    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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSP - PDX
    6h 31m
    $233–493

Rochester to Portland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,492.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 38h 25m.

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