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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Grass Valley by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Rochester to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ROC - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    11h 44m
    $279–1,147

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUF - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    13h 31m
    $222–891

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 13h
    $744–1,692

  4. Drive  2,579.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Grass Valleycar car 2,579.2 mi
    40h 37m
    $471–680

  5. Fly Rochester to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ROC - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 23m
    $324–1,140

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUF - RNO
    3. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 5m
    $267–934

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    2d 18h
    $677–1,498

Rochester to Grass Valley by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$677Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,364.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Grass Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Grass Valley via Chicago Union Station and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 2d 13h.

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