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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $110 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Scranton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Chester Transit Center and arriving at Rochester via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Chester to Rochester?

The distance between Chester and Rochester is 270 miles. The road distance is 308.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs $140 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Chester to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rochester bus from?

Chester to Rochester bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rochester train from?

Chester to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Rochester?

The best way to get from Chester to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $900 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus via Scranton, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Chester to Rochester bus arrive?

Chester to Rochester bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Scranton station.

Where does the Chester to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Rochester is 309 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Chester to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 158+ hotels available in Rochester.

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
3h 1m
$118–722
Drive 306.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Rochestercar 306.7 mi
6h 40m
$56–81
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
10h 7m
$143–853
Bus via Scranton
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus Philadelphia / ...
2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215
10h 19m
$88–148
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BWI - ROC
4h 23m
$126–1,222
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
4h 56m
$123–721
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from 30th Street 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
10h 41m
$128–918
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
11h 35m
$68–130

Chester to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

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10h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 268.7 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Rochester via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 7m.

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