There are 6 ways to get from Penn State University to Rochester by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Rochester (ROC)plane SCE - ROC
6h 47m$142–746Drive 222.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Rochestercar 222.7 mi
5h 48m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus
- Take the bus from DuBois to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
11h 35m$74–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain
11h 58m$274–441Bus via Scranton
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
13h 5m$90–181Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
14h 14m$125–321
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Rochester is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Rochester is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State University station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via State College, DuBois and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State University station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Penn State University and Rochester is 213 miles. The road distance is 224 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $70 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Penn State University to Rochester, including transfers.
Penn State University to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Penn State University to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Rochester is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $70 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $450 and takes 11h 58m.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Rochester via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from DuBois to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from State College to DuBois
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from DuBois to Buffalo
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–110
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Ny
- Saver
- $45–180
- Flexible
- $80–190
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Penn State University to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.
Penn State University to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Rochester is 224 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Penn State University to Rochester.
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