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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ROC - PHL
    2h 29m
    $94–574

  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 49m
    $227–916

  4. Bus via Binghamton

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Binghamtonbus bus 231 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    10h 14m
    $92–191

  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 12m
    $159–933

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    11h 9m
    $69–118

Rochester to Chester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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 49m.

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