There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Bristol by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend, taxi
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to South Bend (SBN)plane ROC - SBN
- Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Bristoltaxi
5h 1m$207–820Drive 485.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Bristolcar 485.4 mi
8h 18m$89–128Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 27m$186–364Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhartbus
11h 25m$97–192Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ROC - AZO
- Take the taxi from Kalamazoo-Airport-AZO to Bristoltaxi
5h 15m$227–630
Rochester (ROC) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Bristol is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Bristol is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 1m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Elkhart via Cleveland Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Rochester and Bristol is 486 miles. The road distance is 488.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs $180 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Rochester to Bristol, including transfers.
Rochester to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Bristol is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs $180 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Bristol, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Elkhart Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Bristol via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, and Elkhart in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Rochester to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Rochester to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Elkhart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $80–180
A Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9333
South Bend Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-383-6767
- Website
- southbendtaxi.com
United Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9599
Bronco Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 269-343-3000
The Taxi Guy
- Phone
- +1-269-355-4808
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Bristol is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Rochester to Bristol.
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