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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RST - SEA
    8h 23m
    $234–957

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 55m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 966 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    40h 31m
    $579–1,239

  4. Drive 1,705.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Seattlecar car 1,705.3 mi
    26h 25m
    $312–450

  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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSP - SEA
    6h 55m
    $246–2,456

Rochester (RST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,475.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Seattle Bus Station via Albert Lea, Billings, MT, and Spokane Station in around 35h 55m.

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