There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Potsdam by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Potsdambus Adt A113 / ...
5h 6m$48–245Drive 196.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Potsdamcar 196.4 mi
4h 21m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Potsdambus Adt A113 / ...
5h 41m$39–109
Rochester to Potsdam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Potsdam is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Potsdam is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Potsdam via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Rochester and Potsdam is 221 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Potsdam without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Rochester to Potsdam, including transfers.
Rochester to Potsdam bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Potsdam bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Potsdam is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Rochester to Potsdam.
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Potsdam, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Potsdam via Syracuse in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $21–75
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $65–160
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Potsdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
Bus from Syracuse to Potsdam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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