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

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There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Rutgers University by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    2h 41m
    $95–441

  2. Drive  299.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Rutgers Universitycar car 299.9 mi
    5h 59m
    $52–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0215 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    8h 30m
    $79–129

  4. 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 New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    8h 44m
    $139–347

  5. Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    3h 29m
    $118–695

  6. Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    3h 23m
    $84–418

  7. Fly Rochester to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ROC - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    3. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train
    4h 4m
    $129–624

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    4h 49m
    $73–326

  9. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    8h 48m
    $77–125

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    8h 58m
    $102–274

Rochester to Rutgers University by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Rutgers University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany St & Spring St in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Rutgers University via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and New Brunswick in around 8h 44m.

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