Buses to Rochester
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Rochester, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Saint Paul | United States | 114 km (71 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Rochester to Minneapolis | United States | 124 km (77 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Rochester to Cedar Rapids | United States | 234 km (145 mi) | about 4 h 27 min |
| Rochester to Madison | United States | 269 km (167 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Rochester to Des Moines | United States | 285 km (177 mi) | about 5 h 22 min |
| Rochester to Davenport | United States | 318 km (197 mi) | about 5 h 57 min |
| Rochester to Rockford | United States | 336 km (209 mi) | about 6 h 17 min |
| Rochester to Sioux Falls | United States | 346 km (215 mi) | about 6 h 27 min |
| Rochester to Green Bay | United States | 359 km (223 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Rochester to Milwaukee | United States | 384 km (238 mi) | about 7 h 8 min |
| Rochester to Elgin | United States | 406 km (252 mi) | about 7 h 32 min |
| Rochester to Omaha | United States | 418 km (260 mi) | about 7 h 45 min |
| Rochester to Toronto | Canada | 1,047 km (651 mi) | about 19 h 3 min |
| Rochester to Chicago | United States | 461 km (286 mi) | about 8 h 31 min |
| Rochester to Montréal | Canada | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 27 h 6 min |
| Rochester to Philadelphia | United States | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 27 h 6 min |
| Rochester to Dallas | United States | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 23 h 40 min |
| Rochester to Ottawa | Canada | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 24 h 9 min |
| Rochester to Fort Worth | United States | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 24 h 1 min |
| Rochester to Columbus | United States | 903 km (561 mi) | about 16 h 27 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.