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How to get fromWilmington to Rochesterby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Wilmington to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ILM - ROC
    4h 12m
    $139–636

  2. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ILM - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 6m
    $124–584

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 56m
    $136–277

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain train
    22h 35m
    $301–637

  5. Drive 712.6 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Rochestercar car 712.6 mi
    13h 34m
    $130–188

  6. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane OAJ - ROC
    5h 33m
    $277–875

  7. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ithacabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus 246
    23h 11m
    $156–312

  8. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    24h 14m
    $293–712

Wilmington to Rochester by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration21h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Rochester Bus Stop via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 21h 56m.

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