There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Watertown by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Watertownbus Adt A113 / ...
3h 27m$51–220Drive 126.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Watertowncar 126.4 mi
2h 43m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Watertownbus Adt A113 / ...
4h 2m$42–83
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Watertown is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Watertown is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Watertown via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Rochester and Watertown is 151 miles. The road distance is 127.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Watertown without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $50 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Rochester to Watertown, including transfers.
Rochester to Watertown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Watertown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Watertown is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Rochester to Watertown.
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Watertown, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Watertown via Syracuse and Watertown in around 4h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–75
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–90
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Syracuse to Watertown
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Syracuse to Watertown
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- 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 Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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