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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Lafayette is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 24h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Lafayette is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $170 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Lafayette via Binghamton, NY, E 8 St/5 Av, New York and Atlanta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 49m.

How far is it from Rochester to Lafayette?

The distance between Rochester and Lafayette is 1205 miles. The road distance is 1383 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Lafayette without a car is to bus via New York which takes 33h 43m and costs $290 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Rochester to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Lafayette bus from?

Rochester to Lafayette bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Lafayette train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Rochester to Lafayette is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 33h 43m, you could also train via Chicago, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 36h 49m.

Where does the Rochester to Lafayette bus arrive?

Rochester to Lafayette bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Binghamton station.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Lafayette?

Lafayette is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 4:48 AM in Rochester and 3:48 AM in Lafayette.

Where does the Rochester to Lafayette train arrive?

Rochester to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Lafayette is 1383 miles. It takes approximately 24h 22m to drive from Rochester to Lafayette.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to Lafayette?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to Lafayette?

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Where can I stay near Lafayette?

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Rochester to Lafayette - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Rochester
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane ROC - LFT
5h 15m
$178–733
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane BUF - LFT
7h 27m
$161–730
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Binghamtonbus 947 / ...
2. Take the bus from Binghamton, NY to New York, NYbus
3. Take the bus from New York to Atlantabus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta to Lafayettebus
33h 43m
$292–534
Train via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
36h 49m
$535–1,137
Drive 1,375 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Lafayettecar 1,375 mi
24h 22m
$251–363
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
42h 55m
$257–499
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
44h 41m
$604–1,294

Rochester to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

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36h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,198.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Lafayette via Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, New York, NY, E 8 St/5 Av, Centre St/Grand St, New York, Atlanta, and Atlanta in around 33h 43m.

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