There are 4 ways to get from Essex Junction to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Rochester (ROC)plane BTV - ROC
4h 10m$244–1,430Drive 313.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Essex Junction to Rochestercar 313.9 mi
6h 27m$56–81Train
- Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express
- Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
8h 58m$149–357Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
12h 36m$70–109
Essex Junction to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essex Junction to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Essex Junction to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $240 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex Junction to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Street at Brownell Library and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Downtown Transit Center Burlington and Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Essex Junction to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Rochester via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Essex Junction and Rochester is 253 miles. The road distance is 315.8 miles.
The best way to get from Essex Junction to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $140 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Essex Junction to Rochester, including transfers.
Essex Junction to Rochester bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Essex Junction to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Essex Junction to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $240 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $360 and takes 8h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between Essex Junction, VT, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Essex Junction to Rochester via Burlington and Schenectady in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,400
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,400
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,400
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burlington to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–140
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $60–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
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- Vermont Translines
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Essex Junction to Rochester bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Essex Junction to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essex Junction to Rochester is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Essex Junction to Rochester.
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