There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Scottsdale by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ROC - PHX
7h 46m$191–774Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BUF - PHX
8h 18m$173–719Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
2d 1h$619–1,383Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus
2d 16h$459–880Drive 2,243.9 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Scottsdalecar 2,243.9 mi
36h 51m$410–592Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain
- Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Scottsdaletaxi
2d 21h$845–1,861
Rochester to Scottsdale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Scottsdale is to bus and fly which costs $170 - $750 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Scottsdale is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Scottsdale. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at McDowell Rd & Pima Rd via Cleveland Bus Station, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station and McDowell Rd & 27th Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Rochester and Scottsdale is 1991 miles. The road distance is 2257 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Scottsdale without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Rochester to Scottsdale, including transfers.
Rochester to Scottsdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Scottsdale is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $900 and takes 2 days 16h.
Rochester to Scottsdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Scottsdale is 3h behind Rochester. It is currently 7:43 AM in Rochester and 4:43 AM in Scottsdale.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Scottsdale, AZ, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to McDowell Rd & Pima Rd via Cleveland Bus Station, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, and McDowell Rd & 27th Av in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Phoenix via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Rochester to Phoenix via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
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
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Scottsdale is 2257 miles. It takes approximately 36h 51m to drive from Rochester to Scottsdale.
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