What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Scotch Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Scotch Plains is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Scotch Plains?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Scotch Plains is to fly and line 59 bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $75 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Scotch Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd via Newark Penn Station and Broad St At Court St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Scotch Plains?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Fanwood via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Rochester to Scotch Plains?

The distance between Rochester and Scotch Plains is 271 miles. The road distance is 299.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Scotch Plains without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Scotch Plains without a car is to bus via Broad St At Court St which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Scotch Plains?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Rochester to Scotch Plains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Scotch Plains bus from?

Rochester to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Scotch Plains train from?

Rochester to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Scotch Plains?

The best way to get from Rochester to Scotch Plains is to bus via Broad St At Court St which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $900 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Rochester to Scotch Plains bus arrive?

Rochester to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Rochester to Scotch Plains train arrive?

Rochester to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Scotch Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Scotch Plains is 299 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Rochester to Scotch Plains.

Where can I stay near Scotch Plains?

There are 728+ hotels available in Scotch Plains.

Rochester to Scotch Plains - 10 ways to travel via train, plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, line 59 bus
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus
3h 13m
$77–425
Drive 297.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Scotch Plainscar 297.6 mi
6h
$51–74
Bus via Broad St At Court St
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 15m
$59–104
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
9h 2m
$141–892
Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus
3h 39m
$125–703
Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 59 bus
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Westfieldtrain
5. Take the bus from South Ave At Summit Ave to Westfield Ave At Westfield Rdbus
4h 4m
$89–430
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
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BUF - EWR
5h 21m
$55–310
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus
5h 50m
$93–518
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus 114
8h 33m
$74–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Katherine Stbus 114
9h 24m
$109–286

Rochester to Scotch Plains by bus

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.4 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Fanwood via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 9h 2m.

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