There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ROC - STL
4h 31m$140–723Bus 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BUF - STL
6h 33m$112–617Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
17h 29m$232–515Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus
- Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
21h 35m$121–263Drive 805 mi
- Drive from Rochester to St. Louiscar 805 mi
13h 45m$147–213Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
18h 47m$197–420
Rochester to St. Louis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to St. Louis is to bus which costs $120 - $270 and takes 21h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to St. Louis is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Buffalo, NY, Youngstown Bus Stop and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.
The distance between Rochester and St. Louis is 750 miles. The road distance is 809.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 17h 29m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Rochester to St. Louis, including transfers.
Rochester to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to St. Louis is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 17h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 21h 35m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to St. Louis via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Rochester to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
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 St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
St. Louis is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 3:16 PM in Rochester and 2:16 PM in St. Louis.
Rochester to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to St. Louis is 810 miles. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Rochester to St. Louis.
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