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

The cheapest way to get from Syracuse to Rochester is to bus which costs $12 - $25 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Syracuse to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $21 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Syracuse and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Syracuse and arriving at Rochester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Syracuse and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Rochester. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Syracuse to Rochester?

The distance between Syracuse and Rochester is 80 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.

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

The best way to get from Syracuse to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $21 - $170.

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

The train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochester takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Syracuse to Rochester bus from?

Syracuse to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Syracuse station.

Where do I catch the Syracuse to Rochester train from?

Syracuse to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from Syracuse to Rochester?

The best way to get from Syracuse to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $21 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Syracuse to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Syracuse to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Syracuse to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse to Rochester is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Syracuse to Rochester.

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

Book your Syracuse to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Syracuse to Rochester?

Book your Syracuse to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 170+ hotels available in Rochester.

Syracuse to Rochester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
1h 16m
$21–170
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Syracuse to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
1h 30m
$12–25
Drive 86.5 mi
1. Drive from Syracuse to Rochestercar 86.5 mi
1h 33m
$16–23

Syracuse to Rochester by train

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Distance: 79.5 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochester 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 16m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Syracuse to Rochester every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–55 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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