There are 5 ways to get from Hershey to Rochester by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Rochester, Nybus 246
10h 34m$55–197Drive 255.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hershey to Rochestercar 255.8 mi
5h 20m$46–66Train
- 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
12h 56m$196–432Train, fly
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
6h 51m$213–1,115Bus 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
11h 4m$65–137
Hershey to Rochester by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hershey to Rochester is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Hershey to Rochester is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Hershey to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Hershey Intermodal Center and arriving at Rochester, Ny via Harrisburg, Pa and Scranton, Pa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Hershey to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
The distance between Hershey and Rochester is 339 miles. The road distance is 257.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hershey to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $55 - $200.
It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Hershey to Rochester, including transfers.
Hershey to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Harrisburg, Pa station.
Hershey to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Hershey to Rochester is to bus which takes 10h 34m and costs $55 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $440 and takes 12h 56m.
What companies run services between Hershey, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Hershey Intermodal Center to Rochester, Ny via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, Pa, and Scranton, Pa in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houlihns to Rochester via 2 & Mkt Hbg, Harrisburg, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 12h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
- 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
- $170–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- 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
- $95–230
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- 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 DetailsContact 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
Hershey to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Scranton, Pa station.
Hershey to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hershey to Rochester is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Hershey to Rochester.
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