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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Chester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ROC - PHL
    2h 26m
    $100–573

  2. Drive 306.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Chestercar car 306.5 mi
    6h 40m
    $56–81

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    9h 45m
    $143–844

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    10h 31m
    $65–223

  5. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    10h 8m
    $130–909

  6. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    11h 34m
    $89–145

Rochester to Chester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Chester Transit Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station in around 9h 45m.

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