There are 7 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly to Rochester
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
1h 32m$489–1,559Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
7h 15m$47–205Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 42m$120–288Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Rochester304.6 mi
5h 57mDrive 304.6 mi
- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochestercar 304.6 mi
5h 57m$56–81Fly 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
3h 22m$81–471Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 43m$47–100
Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester is to bus via Rochester Bus Stop which costs $45 - $100 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $480 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Rochester via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Rochester via Newark Airport Railroad Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Rochester is 251 miles. The road distance is 306.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $480 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 7h 15m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) 5 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rochester.
There are 175+ hotels available in Rochester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Rochester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.