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How to get fromErie to Rochester (Station)by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Rochester (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2h 39m
    $50–100
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    3h 25m
    $20–66
  3. Drive 157.6 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Rochester (Station)car car 157.6 mi
    3h 7m
    $29–42

Erie to Rochester (Station) by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Rochester (Station), NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie, PA to Rochester (Station) via Buffalo, NY, Buffalo, and Rochester Bus Stop in around 3h 25m.

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