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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Rochester is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $480 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Rochester. However, there are services departing from E Blackwell St At Bergen St and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Speedwell Ave At Cattano Ave, Short Hills Mall and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Dover to Rochester?

The distance between Dover and Rochester is 292 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Rochester without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $45 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Dover to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Rochester bus from?

Dover to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Rochester train from?

Dover to Rochester train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Dover to Rochester?

The best way to get from Dover to Rochester is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Dover to Rochester bus arrive?

Dover to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where does the Dover to Rochester train arrive?

Dover to Rochester train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Dover to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Rochester is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Dover to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 179+ hotels available in Rochester.

Dover to Rochester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Dover to Rochester by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
4h 20m
$489–1,641
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain Mne / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
8h 11m
$49–220
Train
1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
9h 27m
$103–279
Drive 277.1 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Rochestercar 277.1 mi
5h 20m
$51–73
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
4h 36m
$102–537
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
4h 49m
$116–691
Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
5h 57m
$141–1,347
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 23m
$84–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
11h 2m
$56–118

Dover to Rochester by train and bus

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Distance: 290.1 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Dover, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Dover to Rochester via New York Penn Station in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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