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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Broad St & Glenwood Av and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Philadelphia Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bristol and arriving at Rochester via Trenton, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Bristol to Rochester?

The distance between Bristol and Rochester is 294 miles. The road distance is 311.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Rochester without a car is to train via Albany which takes 10h 5m and costs $120 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Bristol to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rochester bus from?

Bristol to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rochester train from?

Bristol to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Rochester?

The best way to get from Bristol to Rochester is to train via Albany which takes 10h 5m and costs $120 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Bristol to Rochester bus arrive?

Bristol to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Bristol to Rochester train arrive?

Bristol to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Rochester is 311 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Bristol to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 175+ hotels available in Rochester.

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There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Rochester by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
3h 55m
$121–725
Drive 309.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Rochestercar 309.5 mi
6h 25m
$57–82
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
10h 5m
$126–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
10h 42m
$62–124
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
4h 44m
$120–561
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
4h 33m
$502–1,657
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
5h 16m
$139–729
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PHL - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 46m
$111–674
Train
1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
10h 5m
$105–286
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
11h 5m
$60–136

Bristol to Rochester by train

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Bristol, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Bristol to Rochester via Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol to Rochester Bus Stop via North Philadelphia Amtrak, Broad St & Glenwood Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 10h 42m.

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