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How to get fromNew York to Rochesterby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain train Downeaster
    7h 36m
    $100–201

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2615
    8h 56m
    $50–79

  3. Drive 268.8 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Rochestercar car 268.8 mi
    5h 23m
    $50–71

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    2. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Dovertrain train
    7h 7m
    $242–1,069

  5. Bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2615
    9h 20m
    $58–135

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    2. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Dovertrain train
    7h 14m
    $508–1,678

  7. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    4. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Dovertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Dover Transportation Center to Wakefield St.bus bus
    7h 31m
    $79–402

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane plane EWR - PWM
    2. Take the train from Portland to Dovertrain train
    7h 36m
    $541–1,372

  9. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Portland, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane plane LGA - PWM
    4. Take the train from Portland to Dovertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Dover Transportation Center to Wakefield St.bus bus
    7h 52m
    $92–486

  10. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)plane plane JFK - PWM
    2. Take the train from Portland to Dovertrain train
    7h 38m
    $85–393

New York to Rochester by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Rochester, NH, USA?

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Wakefield St. via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, Dover, and Dover Transportation Center in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Portsmouth Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 11m.

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