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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Rochester is to bus via Ithaca which costs $40 - $150 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $210 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Boston 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 33m.

How far is it from Boston to Rochester?

The distance between Boston and Rochester is 347 miles. The road distance is 393.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $70 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Boston to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Rochester bus from?

Boston to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Rochester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Rochester?

The best way to get from Boston to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 9h 25m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $300 and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Boston to Rochester bus arrive?

Boston to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.

Where does the Boston to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Rochester is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Boston to Rochester.

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

Book your Boston to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 160+ hotels available in Rochester.

Boston to Rochester - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)BOS - ROC
1h 45m
$213–503
Bus via Ithaca
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Ithaca, NYOurBus
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny246 / ...
10h 40m
$40–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Syracuse Bus StationFlixBus 2691
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 25m
$71–160
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to RochesterLake Shore Limited
10h 33m
$60–300
Drive 391.1 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Rochester391.1 mi
6h 47m
$72–104

Boston to Rochester by bus

13Weekly Buses

9h 25mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Rochester.

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Distance: 345.3 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Rochester Bus Stop via Syracuse Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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