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How to get fromSacramento to Rochesterby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SMF - ROC
    7h 47m
    $317–1,322

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SMF - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 50m
    $232–969

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 12h
    $489–756

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 14h
    $1,597–2,459

  5. Drive  2,615.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Rochestercar car 2,615.6 mi
    41h 29m
    $478–690

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane OAK - ROC
    10h 2m
    $379–1,402

  7. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SFO - ROC
    10h 47m
    $329–1,200

Sacramento to Rochester by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$489Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,302.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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