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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 7m
    $94–463

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus 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
    37h 15m
    $389–617

  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
    40h 3m
    $1,017–1,557

  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 43m
    $233–2,353

Seattle to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,473.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle to Rochester via Spokane, Billings, and Minneapolis in around 37h 15m.

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