There are 8 ways to get from New Jersey to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
2h 46m$112–674Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark to Rochesterbus Adt N816-D / ...
5h 55m$45–85Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 19m$98–270Drive 302.9 mi
- Drive from Newark to Rochestercar 302.9 mi
5h 46m$56–80Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 33m$117–648Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
3h 44m$135–842Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
4h 9m$146–846Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
4h 56m$81–510
New Jersey to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Rochester is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $110 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark and arriving at Rochester. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
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 19m.
The distance between New Jersey and Rochester is 258 miles. The road distance is 304.7 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from New Jersey to Rochester, including transfers.
New Jersey to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.
New Jersey to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 5h 55m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $270 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Newark to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $100–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–230
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
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Booking & Getting There
New Jersey to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
New Jersey to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Rochester is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from New Jersey to Rochester.
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