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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Rochesterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SEA - ROC
    6h 57m
    $269–992

  2. Fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane plane SEA - ELM
    2. Take the bus from Corning, Ny to Rochesterbus bus
    13h 42m
    $181–673

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 12h
    $896–1,896

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 18h
    $481–931

  5. Drive 2,613 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rochestercar car 2,613 mi
    42h 51m
    $477–689

  6. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SEA - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 25m
    $259–980

  7. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SEA - YYZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 16m
    $308–894

  8. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane SEA - SYR
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain train
    10h 11m
    $306–1,266

  9. Fly to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane SEA - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    13h 7m
    $432–1,306

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    4d 7h
    $770–1,741

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rochester by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$896Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,163.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Rochester via SeaTac Station, SeaTac/Airport, Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Seattle, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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