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How to get fromRochester to Philadelphia, PAby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Philadelphia, PA by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ROC - PHL
    2h 22m
    $100–573

  2. Drive 299 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Philadelphia, PAcar car 299 mi
    6h 40m
    $55–79

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    8h 45m
    $145–844

  4. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus New York
    9h 16m
    $80–303

  5. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    9h 9m
    $130–909

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    9h 19m
    $62–117

Rochester to Philadelphia, PA by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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 train from Rochester to 15th St/City Hall via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 30Th Street Station, and Drexel Station at 30th St in around 8h 45m.

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