What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Clearwater?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Clearwater is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 23h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Clearwater?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Clearwater is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Clearwater?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Clearwater. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Tampa via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 28m.

How far is it from Rochester to Clearwater?

The distance between Rochester and Clearwater is 1119 miles. The road distance is 1260.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Clearwater without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Clearwater without a car is to train which takes 40h 28m and costs $600 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Clearwater?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Rochester to Clearwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Clearwater train from?

Rochester to Clearwater train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train or fly from Rochester to Clearwater?

The best way to get from Rochester to Clearwater is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 40h 28m.

Where does the Rochester to Clearwater train arrive?

Rochester to Clearwater train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Clearwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Clearwater is 1260 miles. It takes approximately 23h 12m to drive from Rochester to Clearwater.

Where can I stay near Clearwater?

There are 1544+ hotels available in Clearwater.

Rochester to Clearwater - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Clearwater by plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or train

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Fly from Rochester
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1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Tampa (TPA)plane ROC - TPA
5h 31m
$163–676
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus
5. Drive from Lakeland to Clearwatercar
35h 17m
$281–471
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Tampatrain Floridian
40h 28m
$611–1,243
Drive 1,252.9 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Clearwatercar 1,252.9 mi
23h 12m
$229–331
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Tampa (TPA)plane BUF - TPA
7h 28m
$196–673
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus 308 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus
5. Drive from Lakeland to Clearwatercar
43h 53m
$499–1,130

Rochester (ROC) to Tampa (TPA) flights

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Distance: 1,112.7 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways, and three other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Clearwater via Cleveland Amtrak and Tampa in around 40h 28m.

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