There are 7 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
4h 58m$153–659Drive 244.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochestercar 244.9 mi
5h 2m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Rochester, Nybus 246
8h 40m$54–193Train
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
11h 24m$201–422Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BWI - ROC
6h$155–1,155Train, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane DCA - ROC
7h 2m$180–1,252Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215
9h 10m$64–133
Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg, Pa and arriving at Rochester, Ny via Scranton, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Rochester is 373 miles. The road distance is 246.4 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $50 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester, including transfers.
Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Harrisburg, Pa station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $50 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $430 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester, Ny via Scranton, Pa in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harrisburg to Rochester via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Rochester, Ny
- Saver
- $30–120
- Flexible
- $60–120
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Scranton, Pa station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester is 246 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Rochester.
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