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How to get fromPenn State University to Rochesterby taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Penn State University to Rochester by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Penn State University to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane JST - ROC
    4h 24m
    $191–670

  2. Drive 222.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penn State University to Rochestercar car 222.7 mi
    5h 48m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from DuBois to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 35m
    $73–197

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain train
    11h 58m
    $169–351

  5. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane SCE - ROC
    6h 50m
    $122–597

  6. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus 325
    13h 15m
    $81–168

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus bus 510
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 14m
    $100–299

Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Rochester (ROC) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penn State University to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Rochester Bus Stop via Altoona Bus Station, State College Bus Station, State College, DuBois, and Buffalo in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Rochester via Altoona Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Cleveland Amtrak in around 11h 58m.

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