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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Colchester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane ROC - BTV
    4h 11m
    $142–738

  2. Drive  316.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Colchestercar car 316.5 mi
    6h 29m
    $58–84

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain train Ethan Allen Express
    9h 17m
    $106–308

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Colchester, VT Park and Ridebus bus 7
    11h 20m
    $73–111

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Syracusebus bus 325
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Saratoga Springsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Burlingtontrain train
    15h 53m
    $110–354

Rochester (ROC) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) flights

Calendar137Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Colchester, VT, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Colchester via Schenectady and Burlington in around 9h 17m.

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