There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Tacoma by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ROC - SEA
8h 22m$226–829Bus 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BUF - SEA
10h 25m$188–723Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
2d 12h$710–1,649Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus 594
2d 18h$417–821Drive 2,626.6 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Tacomacar 2,626.6 mi
42h 50m$480–693Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Tacomatrain
4d 14h$798–1,812
Rochester to Tacoma by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Tacoma is to bus and fly which costs $180 - $750 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Tacoma is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $220 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Tacoma station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Commerce St Station - Zone G via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Tacoma via Toronto Union Station and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 14h.
The distance between Rochester and Tacoma is 2199 miles. The road distance is 2641.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Tacoma without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $700 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Rochester to Tacoma, including transfers.
Rochester to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Tacoma train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Tacoma is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $220 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $850 and takes 2 days 18h, you could also train, which costs $800 - $1,900 and takes 4 days 14h.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 2d 18h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
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 Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Tacoma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Commerce St Station - Zone G
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone G
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Tacoma is 3h behind Rochester. It is currently 10:01 PM in Rochester and 7:01 PM in Tacoma.
Rochester to Tacoma train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Tacoma is 2642 miles. It takes approximately 42h 50m to drive from Rochester to Tacoma.
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