There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Colchester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane ROC - BTV
4h 19m$142–638Drive 316.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Colchestercar 316.5 mi
6h 29m$58–84Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
9h 17m$117–323Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Colchester, VT Park and Ridebus 7
12h 19m$67–116
Rochester to Colchester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Colchester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Colchester is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Creek Farm Plaza via Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal and Chimney Corners Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Burlington via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Rochester and Colchester is 257 miles. The road distance is 318.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $110 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Rochester to Colchester, including transfers.
Rochester to Colchester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Colchester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Colchester is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $330 and takes 9h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 19m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Colchester, VT, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $55–140
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $60–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Colchester, VT Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Colchester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rochester to Colchester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Colchester is 318 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Rochester to Colchester.
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