What is the cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Rochester is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $210 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Boston, MA and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston, MA to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA and arriving at Rochester, Ny via Ithaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Boston, MA and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Rochester. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Boston, MA to Rochester?

The distance between Boston, MA and Rochester is 353 miles. The road distance is 391.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston, MA to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $110 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Boston, MA to Rochester?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Boston, MA to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to Rochester bus from?

Boston, MA to Rochester bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA station.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to Rochester train from?

Boston, MA to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston, MA to Rochester?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 10h 37m, you could also bus via Ithaca, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Boston, MA to Rochester bus arrive?

Boston, MA to Rochester bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Ithaca, NY station.

Where does the Boston, MA to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston, MA to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston, MA to Rochester is 392 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Boston, MA to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston, MA to Rochester?

Book your Boston, MA to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 159+ hotels available in Rochester.

Boston, MA to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Boston, MA to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BOS - ROC
3h 15m
$214–578
Bus via Ithaca
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Ithaca, NYbus OurBus
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus 246 / ...
10h 40m
$40–150
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 37m
$110–700
Drive 389.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston, MA to Rochestercar 389.4 mi
6h 44m
$72–103
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BOS - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 17m
$176–981
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2691
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
10h 42m
$66–161

Boston, MA to Rochester by foot and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

10h 37mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 351.2 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $110–700 and the journey takes 10h 26m.

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