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How to get fromRochester to Vassar Collegeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Vassar College by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 22m
    $81–232

  2. Drive  273.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Vassar Collegecar car 273.9 mi
    5h 43m
    $50–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 14m
    $57–220

  4. Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    5h 13m
    $125–658

  5. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 55m
    $81–369

  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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 20m
    $102–436

  7. Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 26m
    $109–445

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    7h 10m
    $103–532

Rochester to Vassar College by train, bus, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Vassar College, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 30m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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