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How to get fromBoston to Rochesterby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Rochester by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from South Station to Middleboroughtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the taxi from Middleborough to Rochestertaxi taxi
    1h 31m
    $52–72

  2. Drive  53.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Rochestercar car 53.6 mi
    1h 9m
    $10–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Fairhavenbus bus Boston Commuter
    1h 41m
    $38–48

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  • Distance: 49.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rochester, MA, USA?

DATTCO operates a bus from Boston South Buses to Fairhaven twice daily. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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