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How to get fromRochester to Elmiraby bus or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Rochester to Elmira by bus or car

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      bus bus 3h 5m • Direct

      $20–50
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      bus bus 6h 20m • 1 change

      $30–57
  1. Drive  97.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Rochester to Elmiracar car 97.7 mi
    2h 21m
    $17–25

Rochester to Elmira by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Elmira, NY, USA?

Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to Elmira twice daily. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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