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

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Rochester by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus bus Bz 0109 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from New Bedford to Rochestertaxi taxi
    1h 34m
    $41–59

  2. Drive  53.6 mi

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

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    1h 59m
    $41–57

  4. Bus

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

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  • Distance: 66.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

MBTA operates a train from South Station to New Bedford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, 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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