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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle 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
    8h 17m
    $116–476

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Albert Leabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rochesterbus bus
    36h

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester, MNbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    40h 8m
    $610–1,204

  4. Drive 1,706 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Rochestercar car 1,706 mi
    26h 27m
    $312–450

  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
    7h 51m
    $248–2,458

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,474.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

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

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