There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Tampa (TPA)plane ROC - TPA
4h 1m$159–772Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
32h 7m$242–530Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Tampatrain Floridian
39h 57m$446–993Drive 1,248.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Tampacar 1,248.3 mi
22h 24m$228–330Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Tampa (TPA)plane BUF - TPA
5h 58m$162–507Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus 308 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
41h 52m$409–1,065
Rochester to Tampa by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Tampa is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 22h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Tampa is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Warren St/Church St, New York City Chinatown and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Tampa via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 57m.
The distance between Rochester and Tampa is 1100 miles. The road distance is 1255.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 32h 7m and costs $240 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Rochester to Tampa, including transfers.
Rochester to Tampa bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Tampa is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 32h 7m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 39h 57m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways, and three other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Tampa Bus Station via New York, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Chambers St, Warren St/Church St, East Broadway/Pike St, New York City Chinatown, and Orlando Bus Station in around 32h 7m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tampa via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
Bus from Rochester to Buffalo
- Saver
- $19–45
- Flexible
- $39–45
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Tampa bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Rochester to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Tampa is 1256 miles. It takes approximately 22h 24m to drive from Rochester to Tampa.
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