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How to get fromSan Diego to Rochesterby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Rochester

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SAN - RST
    8h 26m
    $119–546

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    2d 5h
    $422–729

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    2d 8h
    $757–1,697

  4. Drive 1,904.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Rochestercar car 1,904.3 mi
    31h 1m
    $348–502

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    6h 11m
    $195–593

San Diego to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,546.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Rochester via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, and St. Paul in around 2d 5h.

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