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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SFO - ROC
    8h 14m
    $265–1,131

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SFO - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 7m
    $139–577

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 16h
    $446–721

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 18h
    $695–1,756

  5. Drive  2,701.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Rochestercar car 2,701.5 mi
    43h
    $493–713

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane OAK - ROC
    8h 58m
    $311–1,227

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SJC - ROC
    9h 32m
    $307–1,233

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane OAK - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 31m
    $225–923

San Francisco to Rochester by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$446Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,374.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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