There are 4 ways to get from Pennsylvania State University to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Rochester (ROC)plane SCE - ROC
5h 14m$126–724Drive 210.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pennsylvania State University to Rochestercar 210.7 mi
4h 21m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus
- Take the bus from DuBois to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
9h 32m$59–168Bus via Rochester
- Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus
- Take the bus from DuBois to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus 325
10h 57m$68–202
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Rochester is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Rochester is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania State University to Rochester. However, there are services departing from State College and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via DuBois and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Pennsylvania State University and Rochester is 170 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $55 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Pennsylvania State University to Rochester, including transfers.
Pennsylvania State University to Rochester bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, depart from State College station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania State University to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 9h 32m.
Pennsylvania State University to Rochester bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, arrive at DuBois station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania State University to Rochester is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Pennsylvania State University to Rochester.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pennsylvania State University to Rochester Bus Stop via State College, DuBois, and Buffalo in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Rochester via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- 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
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 State College to DuBois
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from DuBois to Buffalo
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–110
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester
- Saver
- $19–45
- Flexible
- $40–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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