There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Youngstown
best- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus
- Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
9h 57m$38–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
10h 52m$116–251Drive 292.1 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood)car 292.1 mi
5h 11m$54–77Fly, bus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ROC - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Fifth Avebus
- Take the bus from Market Square Prtx Station to Kennywood Blvd + Glencairnbus
6h 58mBus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus Adt N810 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Pittsburghbus Fab530
11h 49m$119–245Bus #2
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Pittsburghbus Fab530
11h 59m$111–221
Rochester (ROC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) is to bus via Youngstown which costs $35 - $95 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood). However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Kennywood Blvd + Glencairn via Buffalo, NY, Youngstown Bus Stop and East Busway + Penn Station B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Rochester and Thunderbolt (Kennywood) is 337 miles. The road distance is 293.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) without a car is to bus via Youngstown which takes 9h 57m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood), including transfers.
Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) is to bus via Youngstown which takes 9h 57m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Thunderbolt (Kennywood), PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) via Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, Youngstown, OH, Youngstown Bus Stop, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, East Busway + Penn Station B, and Kennywood Blvd + Glencairn in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) via Cleveland Amtrak, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, East Busway + Penn Station B, and Kennywood Blvd + Glencairn in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Rochester to Pittsburgh International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Rochester to Pittsburgh International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Rochester to Pittsburgh International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Pittsburgh International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Market Square Prtx Station to Kennywood Blvd + Glencairn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Buffalo to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Buffalo to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood) is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Rochester to Thunderbolt (Kennywood).
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