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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Rochesterby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SEA - RST
    6h 20m
    $106–498

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus bus
    36h
    $376–560

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    41h 44m
    $584–1,246

  4. Drive 1,708.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rochestercar car 1,708.9 mi
    26h 38m
    $312–451

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    5h 54m
    $236–2,280

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36hAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,459.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (RST) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Rochester via Spokane Station, Spokane, Billings, and Minneapolis in around 36h.

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