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How to get fromSanta Ana to Rochesterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SNA - ROC
    7h 30m
    $353–1,352

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 8h
    $707–1,659

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 16h
    $385–783

  4. Drive  2,585.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Rochestercar car 2,585.8 mi
    41h 49m
    $472–682

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LAX - ROC
    9h 34m
    $511–1,352

Santa Ana to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$707Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,257.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Rochester (ROC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Rochester via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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