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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Manhattan is to bus via Portsmouth which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Manhattan is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from South Main St. and arriving at New York City via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Rochester to Manhattan?

The distance between Rochester and Manhattan is 287 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Rochester to Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Manhattan bus from?

Rochester to Manhattan bus services, operated by C&J Bus Lines, depart from Dover station.

Where does the Rochester to Manhattan bus arrive?

Rochester to Manhattan bus services, operated by C&J Bus Lines, arrive at New York City station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Manhattan is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Rochester to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3609+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Rochester to Manhattan - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 12 bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Manhattan by bus, car, train, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dover to New York Citybus Dov-Nyc
7h 54m
Bus via Portsmouth (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
9h 14m
$48–84
Drive 263.7 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Manhattancar 263.7 mi
5h 20m
$49–70
Line 12 bus, train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from South Main St. to Dover Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the train from Dover to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
4. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway
6h 35m
$86–434
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
9h 31m
$58–142
Line 12 bus, train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from South Main St. to Dover Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the train from Dover to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
4. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain
6h 34m
$242–1,018
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
6h 47m
$508–2,378
Train to Portland, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the train from Dover to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane PWM - LGA
6h 57m
$98–538
Train to Portland, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland (PWM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PWM - JFK
6h 46m
$80–352
Train to Portland, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane PWM - EWR
7h 6m
$540–2,072

Rochester to Manhattan by bus (Flixbus)

8Weekly Buses

9h 14mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.7 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Rochester, NH, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

C&J Bus Lines operates a bus from Dover to New York City twice daily, and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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