There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Essex Junction 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 9m$126–682Drive 313.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Essex Junctioncar 313.9 mi
6h 28m$56–81Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
9h 18m$150–350Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus 7
11h 43m$72–106
Rochester to Essex Junction by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Essex Junction is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Essex Junction is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Essex Junction. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Amtrak via Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal and Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Essex Junction. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Burlington via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Rochester and Essex Junction is 254 miles. The road distance is 315.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Essex Junction without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $150 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Rochester to Essex Junction, including transfers.
Rochester to Essex Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Essex Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Essex Junction is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 9h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Essex Junction, VT, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Essex Junction via Schenectady and Burlington in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–140
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $60–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
- Book at
- Vermont Translines
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Essex Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rochester to Essex Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Essex Junction is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Rochester to Essex Junction.
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