What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Rochester is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $330 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Rochester via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Portland to Rochester?

The distance between Portland and Rochester is 377 miles. The road distance is 450 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Rochester without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 11h 35m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Rochester?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Portland to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Rochester bus from?

Portland to Rochester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Rochester train from?

Portland to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train, bus or fly from Portland to Rochester?

The best way to get from Portland to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $330 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 11h 35m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 14h 9m.

Where does the Portland to Rochester bus arrive?

Portland to Rochester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Portland to Rochester train arrive?

Portland to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portland to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Rochester is 450 miles. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Portland to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Portland to Rochester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Portland to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Rochester by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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Fly Portland to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Rochester (ROC)plane PWM - ROC
4h 16m
$335–1,013
Bus via Boston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
11h 35m
$81–163
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the train from Boston to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 28m
$151–323
Drive 447.4 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Rochestercar 447.4 mi
9h 17m
$82–118
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BOS - ROC
4h 41m
$118–598
Fly Portland to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PWM - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 51m
$144–729
Bus
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Ithacabus
3. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester Bus Stopbus
14h
$91–156
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 9m
$170–358

Portland to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 374.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Rochester Bus Stop via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston in around 11h 35m.

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