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How to get fromRochester to Floridaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Rochester to Florida by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Rochester to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ROC - FLL
    3h 42m
    $169–773

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane BUF - FLL
    5h 52m
    $112–498

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus bus Adt N813-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2473
    24h 51m
    $198–426

  4. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    27h 31m
    $649–1,194

  5. Drive  1,059.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Jacksonvillecar car 1,059.7 mi
    18h 54m
    $175–253

  6. Fly Rochester to Tampa

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ROC - TPA
    4h 13m
    $179–822

  7. Fly Rochester to Orlando

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ROC - MCO
    4h 28m
    $301–675

  8. Fly Rochester to Ft. Myers

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane ROC - RSW
    5h 32m
    $190–875

  9. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BUF - TPA
    6h 10m
    $152–457

  10. Bus via Rochester Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2473
    25h 31m
    $203–320

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    34h 11m
    $799–1,326

Rochester to Florida by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration24h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,197.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Florida, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Rochester (ROC) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Newnan St + Ashley St via Newark Penn Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 24h 51m.

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