What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Rochester is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maine to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Maine to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $330 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Portland, ME and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Maine and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Maine to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Rochester via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Maine to Rochester?

The distance between Maine and Rochester is 377 miles. The road distance is 450 miles.

How do I travel from Maine to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to Rochester without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 12h 12m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Maine to Rochester?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Maine to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Rochester bus from?

Maine to Rochester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Maine to Rochester train from?

Maine to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train, bus or fly from Maine to Rochester?

The best way to get from Maine to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $330 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 12h 12m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 15h 27m.

Where does the Maine to Rochester bus arrive?

Maine to Rochester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Maine to Rochester train arrive?

Maine to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Maine to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Rochester is 450 miles. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Maine to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 155+ hotels available in Rochester.

Maine to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Maine to Rochester by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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Fly from Portland
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Rochester (ROC)plane PWM - ROC
4h 16m
$335–1,013
Drive 447.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Rochestercar 447.4 mi
9h 17m
$82–118
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
12h 12m
$83–169
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the train from Boston to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 5m
$163–329
Fly from Bangor
1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Rochester (ROC)plane BGR - ROC
5h 19m
$176–920
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Ithacabus
3. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester Bus Stopbus
15h 8m
$90–152
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 27m
$180–362

Maine to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 374.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Rochester Bus Stop via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, and Boston in around 12h 12m.

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