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How to get fromRochester to Chesterby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Chester by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus
    4h 18m
    $115–608

  2. Drive 260.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Chestercar car 260.1 mi
    5h 17m
    $48–69

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 20m
    $207–535

  4. Train, bus via Binghamton

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Binghamtonbus bus 325 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Binghamton ShortLine Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus
    7h 49m
    $55–234

  5. Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus
    4h 24m
    $91–394

  6. Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Harrimantrain train
    5h 20m
    $512–1,673

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus
    6h 18m
    $114–656

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus ShortLine Hudson
    8h 20m
    $69–263

  9. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus ShortLine Hudson
    9h 42m
    $74–136

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus ShortLine Hudson
    10h 9m
    $115–295

Rochester to Chester by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Chester via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie, and Beacon in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Chester Park Ride via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 20m.

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