What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia University to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Rochester is to bus and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $110 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Rochester via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Rochester. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Columbia University to Rochester?

The distance between Columbia University and Rochester is 268 miles. The road distance is 319.5 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia University to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs $95 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Columbia University to Rochester?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Columbia University to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to Rochester bus from?

Columbia University to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to Rochester train from?

Columbia University to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Columbia University to Rochester?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Rochester is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs $95 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $50 - $240 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Columbia University to Rochester bus arrive?

Columbia University to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.

Where does the Columbia University to Rochester train arrive?

Columbia University to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Columbia University to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Rochester is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Columbia University to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 176+ hotels available in Rochester.

Columbia University to Rochester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbia University to Rochester by bus, plane, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 18m
$118–776
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
8h 29m
$53–237
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 27m
$98–263
Drive 317.7 mi
1. Drive from Columbia University to Rochestercar 317.7 mi
6h 3m
$58–84
Line 1 subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 39m
$519–1,650
Line 1 subway, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 44m
$112–641
Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 26m
$97–623
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 57m
$58–102

Columbia University to Rochester by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 6h 59m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Rochester every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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