What is the cheapest way to get from South Orange to Rochester?

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

What is the fastest way to get from South Orange to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from South Orange to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $480 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between South Orange and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from South Orange to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Valley St At 1St St and arriving at Rochester via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between South Orange and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Rochester. However, there are services departing from South Orange and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from South Orange to Rochester?

The distance between South Orange and Rochester is 265 miles. The road distance is 298.2 miles.

How do I travel from South Orange to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from South Orange to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $45 - $210.

How long does it take to get from South Orange to Rochester?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from South Orange to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Orange to Rochester bus from?

South Orange to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.

Where do I catch the South Orange to Rochester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from South Orange to Rochester?

The best way to get from South Orange to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $480 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 7h 24m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the South Orange to Rochester bus arrive?

South Orange to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.

Where does the South Orange to Rochester train arrive?

South Orange to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from South Orange to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between South Orange to Rochester is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from South Orange to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 161+ hotels available in Rochester.

South Orange to Rochester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from South Orange to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 32m
$489–1,634
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
7h 24m
$46–205
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 36m
$103–272
Drive 296.5 mi
1. Drive from South Orange to Rochestercar 296.5 mi
5h 50m
$55–79
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 46m
$102–510
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
4h 32m
$116–648
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 26m
$105–545
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 9m
$141–1,340
Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
7h 45m
$51–105

South Orange to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 263.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between South Orange, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Newark to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.

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