There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Boston by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Boston is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Boston. However, there are services departing from Fairhaven and arriving at Boston South Buses via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Boston station. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Rochester and Boston is 69 miles. The road distance is 55.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Rochester to Boston, including transfers.
Rochester to Boston bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from Fairhaven station.
Rochester to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Boston is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Rochester, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
DATTCO operates a bus from Fairhaven to Boston South Buses twice daily. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from New Bedford to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from Fairhaven to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Dattco
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Boston bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Rochester to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Boston is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Rochester to Boston.
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