There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Rochester by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
- Take the taxi from New Bedford to Rochestertaxi
1h 34m$41–59Drive 53.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Rochestercar 53.6 mi
1h 9m$10–14Train
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
1h 58m$41–57
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Rochester is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Rochester is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at New Bedford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Boston and Rochester is 67 miles. The road distance is 53.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Rochester without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 34m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Boston to Rochester, including transfers.
Boston to Rochester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Boston to Rochester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Rochester is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Boston to Rochester.
There are 117+ hotels available in Rochester.
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 40m.
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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