What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Kingston?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Kingston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Kingston?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Kingston is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Kingston?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Kingston. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Broadway & Pine Grove @ YMCA via Albany and Schwenk Dr & Frog Alley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Kingston?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Kingston station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Rochester to Kingston?

The distance between Rochester and Kingston is 318 miles. The road distance is 261.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Kingston without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Kingston without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs $80 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Kingston?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Rochester to Kingston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Kingston bus from?

Rochester to Kingston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Kingston train from?

Rochester to Kingston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Kingston?

The best way to get from Rochester to Kingston is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs $80 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Rochester to Kingston bus arrive?

Rochester to Kingston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where does the Rochester to Kingston train arrive?

Rochester to Kingston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Kingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Kingston is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Rochester to Kingston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to Kingston?

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Where can I stay near Kingston?

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Rochester to Kingston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Kingston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 17m
$81–237
Drive 260.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Kingstoncar 260.1 mi
4h 54m
$48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
2. Take the bus from Albany to Kingstonbus Adt A515 / ...
8h 8m
$50–104
Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
5h 50m
$118–606
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 49m
$80–373
Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 11m
$98–409
Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 21m
$529–1,698
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
7h 50m
$116–652

Rochester to Kingston by train and bus

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7h 17mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.3 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Kingston, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 5h 30m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Broadway & Pine Grove @ YMCA via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, Kingston, and Schwenk Dr & Frog Alley in around 8h 8m.

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