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How to get fromRochester to South Bostonby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or ferry

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0171
    8h 40m
    $70–110

  2. Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2691
    11h 5m
    $69–110

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 26m
    $230–370

  4. Drive  392.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to South Bostoncar car 392.4 mi
    6h 53m
    $72–104

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    6h 36m
    $230–876

  6. Fly to Provincetown Municipal Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC)plane plane ROC - PVC
    2. Take the ferry from MacMillan Pier, Provincetown, MA to World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MAferry ferry
    6h 24m
    $193–730

Rochester to South Boston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $230–370 and the journey takes 10h 26m.

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