What is the cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Rochester is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Rochester is to line 59 bus and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Scotch Plains and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotch Plains to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Broad St At Walnut St and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Scotch Plains and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Fanwood and arriving at Rochester via Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Scotch Plains to Rochester?

The distance between Scotch Plains and Rochester is 268 miles. The road distance is 299.4 miles.

How do I travel from Scotch Plains to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Rochester without a car is to bus via Broad St At Walnut St which takes 8h 42m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Scotch Plains to Rochester?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Scotch Plains to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotch Plains to Rochester bus from?

Scotch Plains to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Scotch Plains to Rochester train from?

Scotch Plains to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Scotch Plains to Rochester?

The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Rochester is to bus via Broad St At Walnut St which takes 8h 42m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Scotch Plains to Rochester bus arrive?

Scotch Plains to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where does the Scotch Plains to Rochester train arrive?

Scotch Plains to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Scotch Plains to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Plains to Rochester is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Scotch Plains to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 21+ hotels available in Rochester.

Scotch Plains to Rochester - 10 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Rochester by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Line 59 bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Broad St At Jersey Stbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 51m
$120–733
Drive 297.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Scotch Plains to Rochestercar 297.7 mi
5h 57m
$53–76
Bus via Broad St At Walnut St
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 42m
$55–105
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 54m
$101–286
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
4h 14m
$148–902
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
4h 12m
$115–614
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 45m
$95–580
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
5h 4m
$178–1,636
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 12m
$123–749
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 52m
$80–140

Scotch Plains to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 266.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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