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How to get fromBoston to Rochesterby bus, train (Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Rochester by bus, train (Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Dartmouth Collegebus bus Boston Logan Int. Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from DHMC East Entrance to BarHarbor Bank, Rochesterbus bus 89er South
    6h 16m
    $37–54

  2. Drive  163.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Rochestercar car 163.3 mi
    3h 6m
    $30–44

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Randolph Amtraktrain train Vermonter
    7h 39m
    $169–253

  4. Ferry, fly to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)plane plane BOS - RUT
    3. Take the taxi from Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) to Rochestertaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $149–200

  5. Ferry, fly to Lebanon, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lebanon (LEB)plane plane BOS - LEB
    3. Take the bus from VA Hospital WRJ to BarHarbor Bank, Rochesterbus bus
    5h 4m
    $101–136

Boston to Rochester by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Boston South Buses to BarHarbor Bank, Rochester via Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover and DHMC East Entrance in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Rochester via Springfield and Randolph Amtrak in around 7h 39m.

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