There are 5 ways to get from Burlington to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express
- Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
8h 45m$104–310Drive 308.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burlington to Rochestercar 308.9 mi
6h 19m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
11h 2m$65–109Fly
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Rochester (ROC)plane BTV - ROC
5h 20m$146–770Train, bus
- Take the train from Burlington to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracusebus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Rochesterbus 308 / ...
15h$113–361
Burlington to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlington to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Burlington to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlington to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlington to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Rochester via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Burlington and Rochester is 364 miles. The road distance is 310.7 miles.
The best way to get from Burlington to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $100 - $310.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Burlington to Rochester, including transfers.
Burlington to Rochester bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Burlington to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Burlington to Rochester is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $100 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $800 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Burlington, VT, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Burlington to Rochester via Schenectady in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Rochester Bus Stop via Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burlington to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Burlington to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $55–140
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $60–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
Bus from Syracuse to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Syracuse to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Burlington to Rochester bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Burlington to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlington to Rochester is 311 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Burlington to Rochester.
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