There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BOS - ROC
1h 41m$231–740Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
10h 54m$61–105Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
8h 40m$65–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 33m$120–270Drive 391.1 mi
- Drive from Boston to Rochestercar 391.1 mi
6h 49m$72–104
Boston to Rochester by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Rochester is to bus via Ithaca which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $230 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.
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.
The distance between Boston and Rochester is 347 miles. The road distance is 393.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Boston to Rochester, including transfers.
Boston to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $230 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 8h 40m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Rochester Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 8h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
Boston to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Rochester is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Boston to Rochester.
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