There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ROC - PHL
2h 23m$94–574Drive 299 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Philadelphia, PAcar 299 mi
6h 40m$55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus Adt N813-D / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
8h 42m$58–213Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
8h 45m$113–820Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
9h 9m$118–895Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
10h 17m$78–121
Rochester to Philadelphia, PA by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $90 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Rochester and Philadelphia, PA is 272 miles. The road distance is 300.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $55 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.
Rochester to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $220 and takes 8h 42m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $850 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA via Newark Penn Station and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Newark station.
Rochester to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Philadelphia, PA is 301 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA.
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