What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to New York?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to New York is to bus via Boston which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to New York?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to New York is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and New York?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to New York. However, there are services departing from South Main St. and arriving at New York Midtown via Dover Transportation Center and Portsmouth Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and New York?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to New York station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Rochester to New York?

The distance between Rochester and New York is 312 miles. The road distance is 270.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to New York without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to New York without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs $70 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to New York?

It takes approximately 9h to get from Rochester to New York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to New York bus from?

Rochester to New York bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portsmouth Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to New York train from?

Rochester to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Rochester to New York?

The best way to get from Rochester to New York is to train which takes 9h and costs $70 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Rochester to New York bus arrive?

Rochester to New York bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Rochester to New York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to New York?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to New York is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Rochester to New York.

Where can I stay near New York?

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Rochester to New York - 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 New York by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
9h
$74–802
Bus via Boston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
9h 17m
$42–86
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
9h 14m
$48–84
Drive 269.1 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to New Yorkcar 269.1 mi
5h 24m
$50–71
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 W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
6h 41m
$86–444
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 New York Penn Stationtrain
6h 28m
$242–1,070
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
$508–1,678
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 41m
$80–364
Line 12 bus, train to Portland, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from South Main St. to Dover Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the train from Dover to Portlandtrain
3. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane PWM - LGA
4. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
7h 3m
$98–548
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
$540–1,372

Rochester to New York by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 310.2 mi
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a bus from South Main St. to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Dover Transportation Center, Dover, Boston, Causeway St @ Medford St, Summer St @ South Station - Red Line entrance, and Boston in around 9h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to New York Midtown twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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