There are 7 ways to get from Newark to University of Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
2h 56m$115–722Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark to Rochesterbus Adt N880h / ...
6h 10m$45–200Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 26m$112–289Drive 302.7 mi
- Drive from Newark to University of Rochestercar 302.7 mi
5h 52m$56–80Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 33m$114–647Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- 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$153–995Bus via Binghamton
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Rochesterbus Adt N880h / ...
7h$54–144
Newark to University of Rochester by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to University of Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to University of Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $110 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark and arriving at Rochester. Services depart three times a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to University of 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 26m.
The distance between Newark and University of Rochester is 257 miles. The road distance is 304.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to University of Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Newark to University of Rochester, including transfers.
Newark to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.
Newark to University of Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to University of Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 6h 10m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and University of Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Newark to Rochester 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- 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
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
Bus from Binghamton to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Newark to University of Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to University of Rochester is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Newark to University of Rochester.
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