What is the cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Rochester is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $500 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Rochester. However, there are services departing from West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Jersey City to Rochester?

The distance between Jersey City and Rochester is 261 miles. The road distance is 310 miles.

How do I travel from Jersey City to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Rochester?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Jersey City to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Rochester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Rochester train from?

Jersey City to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Jersey City to Rochester?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $500 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 57m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Jersey City to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Jersey City to Rochester train arrive?

Jersey City to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Jersey City to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Rochester is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Jersey City to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 158+ hotels available in Rochester.

Jersey City to Rochester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Jersey City to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, subway, or bus

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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
2h 55m
$504–1,645
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 57m
$52–105
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 28m
$103–263
Drive 308.2 mi
1. Drive from Jersey City to Rochestercar 308.2 mi
5h 53m
$57–82
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 39m
$102–501
Train, line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Centertrain
2. Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Streetsubway
3. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 51m
$114–633
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
4h 48m
$104–534
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
2. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
8h 12m
$57–252

Jersey City to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 259.1 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. 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. Three other operators also service this route.

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