There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to New Mexico by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Rochester to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane ROC - ABQ
7h 3m$247–1,121Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Four Corners Regional Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane BUF - FMN
9h 14m$140–664Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
38h 12m$475–1,142Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus
- Take the bus from Akron to Cambridgebus
- Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
42h 30m$276–518Drive 1,841.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Albuquerquecar 1,841.3 mi
29h 58m$336–486Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane BUF - ABQ
9h$170–815Fly Rochester to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane ROC - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
10h 53m$272–956
Rochester to New Mexico by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to New Mexico is to bus which costs $270 - $550 and takes 42h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to New Mexico is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $240 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to New Mexico station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Buffalo, Akron, Cambridge, OH and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to New Mexico. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 12m.
The distance between Rochester and New Mexico is 1659 miles. The road distance is 1852 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to New Mexico without a car is to train which takes 38h 12m and costs $470 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Rochester to New Mexico, including transfers.
Rochester to New Mexico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to New Mexico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to New Mexico is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $240 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,200 and takes 38h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 42h 30m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and New Mexico, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station in around 38h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Rochester to Albuquerque International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Rochester to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Washington Dulles, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Rochester to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Baltimore, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Rochester to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Chicago Midway, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Four Corners Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Four Corners Regional Airport via Washington Dulles, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Four Corners Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Four Corners Regional Airport via Chicago Midway, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Four Corners Regional Airport via Nashville, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Four Corners Regional Airport via Detroit, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Four Corners Regional Airport via Baltimore, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to New Mexico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
New Mexico is 2h behind Rochester. It is currently 5:05 PM in Rochester and 3:05 PM in New Mexico.
Rochester to New Mexico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to New Mexico is 1852 miles. It takes approximately 29h 58m to drive from Rochester to New Mexico.
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