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- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 28m$104–634Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
7h 25m$46–205Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 36m$98–272Drive 296.5 mi
- Drive from South Orange to Rochestercar 296.5 mi
5h 50m$55–79Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 46m$112–600Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from South Orange to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
4h 26m$126–798Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
5h 10m$150–1,441Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 37m$83–500Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 50m$46–85
South Orange to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Orange to Rochester is to bus via Rochester Bus Stop which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from South Orange to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $100 - $650.
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 25m.
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.
The distance between South Orange and Rochester is 265 miles. The road distance is 298.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Orange to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from South Orange to Rochester, including transfers.
South Orange to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.
South Orange to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from South Orange to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 7h 25m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $280 and takes 8h 36m.
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) 4 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $100–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
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Booking & Getting There
South Orange to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
South Orange to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Orange to Rochester is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from South Orange to Rochester.
There are 176+ hotels available in Rochester.