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How to get fromPennsylvania to Rochesterby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane PHL - ROC
    3h 4m
    $118–722

  2. Drive 300.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Rochestercar car 300.1 mi
    6h 40m
    $55–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    9h 20m
    $63–124

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain train Empire Service / ...
    9h 37m
    $143–853

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PHL - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 7m
    $123–720

  6. Bus via Scranton (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0340s
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0215
    11h 25m
    $58–113

Pennsylvania to Rochester by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station in around 9h 20m.

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