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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Raleigh by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Rochester, line 100 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ROC - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    3h 28m
    $130–923

  2. Bus via New York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    16h 19m
    $96–300

  3. Train via New York

    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 Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    17h 39m
    $272–656

  4. Drive 615 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Raleighcar car 615 mi
    11h 58m
    $113–163

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BUF - RDU
    5h 29m
    $108–569

  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 Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    17h
    $122–236

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 11m
    $322–641

Rochester to Raleigh by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester to McDowell St at Davie St via New York, New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St, Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St, and Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd in around 16h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Raleigh Union Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 17h 39m.

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