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

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Rochester is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h and costs $480 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between New Jersey and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between New Jersey and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from New Jersey to Rochester?

The distance between New Jersey and Rochester is 258 miles. The road distance is 304.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from New Jersey to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $50 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from New Jersey to Rochester, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from New Jersey to Rochester?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h and costs $480 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 30m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the New Jersey to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the New Jersey to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from New Jersey to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Rochester is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from New Jersey to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from New Jersey to Rochester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New Jersey to Rochester?

Book your New Jersey to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from New Jersey to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, 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
3h
$486–1,624
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
6h 30m
$50–100
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 20m
$103–270
Drive 302.9 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Rochestercar 302.9 mi
5h 46m
$56–80
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
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 30m
$102–508
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
3h 46m
$129–743
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
4h 16m
$116–646
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 54m
$86–513

New Jersey to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 256.4 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between New Jersey, 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. Five other operators also service this route.

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