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How to get fromNew Jersey to Rochesterby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 492 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane EWR - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus bus
    7h 41m
    $181–1,123

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    19h 59m
    $105–194

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 16m
    $245–1,042

  4. Drive 599.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Rochestercar car 599.5 mi
    11h 26m
    $110–158

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, train, line 492 bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PHL - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus bus
    8h 12m
    $133–452

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, line 492 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane JFK - DTW
    4. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus bus
    8h 30m
    $347–997

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 492 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGA - DTW
    4. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus bus
    8h 58m
    $171–425

  8. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly, line 492 bus

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane HPN - DTW
    4. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus bus
    10h 33m
    $145–789

New Jersey to Rochester by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 543.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Rochester, MI, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–190 and the journey takes 16h 50m.

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