What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Rochester is to bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Rochester is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Rome W Liberty St and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via B8 and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rome Amtrak Station station and arriving at Rochester. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Rome to Rochester?

The distance between Rome and Rochester is 120 miles. The road distance is 124.9 miles.

How do I travel from Rome to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $30 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Rochester?

The train from Rome Amtrak Station to Rochester takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Rome to Rochester bus from?

Rome to Rochester bus services, operated by Birnie Bus, depart from Rome W Liberty St station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Rochester train from?

Rome to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rome Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Rome to Rochester?

The best way to get from Rome to Rochester is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Rome to Rochester bus arrive?

Rome to Rochester bus services, operated by Birnie Bus, arrive at Syracuse Centro station.

Where does the Rome to Rochester train arrive?

Rome to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Rome to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Rochester is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Rome to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Rochester?

Book your Rome to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 137+ hotels available in Rochester.

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There are 3 ways to get from Rome to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rome Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
2h 17m
$30–180
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Rome W Liberty St to Syracuse Centrobus Route 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
4h 22m
$17–38
Drive 124.2 mi
1. Drive from Rome to Rochestercar 124.2 mi
2h 13m
$23–33

Rome to Rochester by train

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2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.6 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Rome, Oneida County, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rome Amtrak Station to Rochester 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 17m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome W Liberty St to Rochester Bus Stop via Syracuse Centro, B8, and Syracuse Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

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