What is the cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Rochester is to fly which costs $100 - $470 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $100 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between St. Petersburg and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to Rochester. However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 48m.

Is there a direct train between St. Petersburg and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from St. Petersburg to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Rochester via Kissimmee Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 36m.

How far is it from St. Petersburg to Rochester?

The distance between St. Petersburg and Rochester is 1117 miles. The road distance is 1277.8 miles.

How do I travel from St. Petersburg to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 32h 48m and costs $230 - $380.

How long does it take to get from St. Petersburg to Rochester?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from St. Petersburg to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Petersburg to Rochester bus from?

St. Petersburg to Rochester bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive station.

Where do I catch the St. Petersburg to Rochester train from?

St. Petersburg to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train, bus or fly from St. Petersburg to Rochester?

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $380 and takes 32h 48m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,400 and takes 33h 36m.

Where does the St. Petersburg to Rochester bus arrive?

St. Petersburg to Rochester bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at Marion Transit Parking Lot station.

Where does the St. Petersburg to Rochester train arrive?

St. Petersburg to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kissimmee Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from St. Petersburg to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Rochester is 1278 miles. It takes approximately 22h 46m to drive from St. Petersburg to Rochester.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Petersburg to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 175+ hotels available in Rochester.

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Fly to Rochester
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Rochester (ROC)plane TPA - ROC
6h 16m
$105–464
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 100
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
32h 48m
$235–375
Train
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain
33h 36m
$797–1,398
Drive 1,270.4 mi
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Rochestercar 1,270.4 mi
22h 46m
$218–314
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane TPA - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
8h 19m
$195–621
Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus
2. Take the train from Orlando to Cleveland Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain
43h 26m
Amtrak Thruway, train, bus
1. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus
2. Take the train from Orlando to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus 325
46h 28m

St. Petersburg to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 1,110.4 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Rochester Bus Stop via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 32h 48m.

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