What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Rochester is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Rochester is to fly and train and line 492 bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $460 - $1,600.

How far is it from Boston to Rochester?

The distance between Boston and Rochester is 685 miles. The road distance is 706.2 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 21h 4m and costs $130 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Rochester?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Boston to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Rochester bus from?

Boston to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Bus or fly from Boston to Rochester?

The best way to get from Boston to Rochester is to bus which takes 21h 4m and costs $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $550 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Boston to Rochester bus arrive?

Boston to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Rochester is 706 miles. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Boston to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 249+ hotels available in Rochester.

Boston to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, line 492 bus, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Boston and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at University Drive & Rochester via Cleveland Bus Station, Jefferson & Griswold and Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Rochester by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Detroit, train, line 492 bus
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Detroit (DTW)plane BOS - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus
6h 33m
$461–1,521
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Windsor Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane BOS - YQG
8h 32m
$105–509
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
21h 4m
$137–257
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
21h 46m
$280–546
Drive 702.1 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Rochestercar 702.1 mi
12h 22m
$129–186
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Detroit, train, line 492 bus
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Detroit (DTW)plane PVD - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus
9h 13m
$105–484

Boston to Rochester by bus and foot (Greyhound)

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21h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 680.8 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Boston to University Drive & Rochester via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Jefferson & Griswold, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, and Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 in around 21h 4m. Alternatively, Air Canada and Porter Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Windsor Airport (YQG) 5 times a day.

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