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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Seattle by plane, bus (Amtrak), 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
    7h 59m
    $114–590

  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 to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    37h 55m
    $381–622

  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 Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    40h 46m
    $469–1,139

  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 35m
    $233–2,153

Rochester to Seattle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,473.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Seattle Amtrak Station via Minneapolis, Billings, and Spokane in around 37h 55m.

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