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

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Rochester is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

How far is it from Charleston to Rochester?

The distance between Charleston and Rochester is 739 miles. The road distance is 858.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charleston to Rochester without a car is to train via Albany which takes 22h 50m and costs $360 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Charleston to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Rochester train from?

Charleston to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.

Train or fly from Charleston to Rochester?

The best way to get from Charleston to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can train via Albany, which costs $360 - $850 and takes 22h 50m.

Where does the Charleston to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charleston to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Rochester is 858 miles. It takes approximately 16h 35m to drive from Charleston to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Charleston to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 158+ hotels available in Rochester.

Charleston to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Rochester (ROC)plane CHS - ROC
3h 29m
$160–769
Drive 853.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charleston to Rochestercar 853.3 mi
16h 35m
$156–225
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station 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
22h 50m
$366–831
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
23h 41m
$284–574
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
24h 31m
$354–734
Train, bus via Cortland
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cortlandbus
3. Take the bus from Cortland to Rochester Bus Stopbus
25h 11m
$283–579

Charleston to Rochester by bus and train

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23h 41mAverage Duration

$284Cheapest Price

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Distance: 735 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Rochester via Charleston Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 22h 50m.

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