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

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Rochester is to bus which costs $10 - $21 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Rochester is to taxi and train which takes 1h 6m and costs $45 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buffalo and arriving at Rochester. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Buffalo and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Buffalo and arriving at Rochester. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Buffalo to Rochester?

The distance between Buffalo and Rochester is 69 miles. The road distance is 73.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buffalo to Rochester without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 6m and costs $45 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Buffalo to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Rochester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Rochester train from?

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

Train or bus from Buffalo to Rochester?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Rochester is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $10 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $160 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Buffalo to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Buffalo to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Buffalo to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Rochester is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Buffalo to Rochester.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 170+ hotels available in Rochester.

Buffalo to Rochester - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo to Rochester by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Buffalo to Buffalo Depew Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
1h 6m
$45–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus Adt N829 / ...
1h 35m
$10–21
Drive 73 mi
1. Drive from Buffalo to Rochestercar 73 mi
1h 21m
$14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Buffalo to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
1h 12m
$18–160

Buffalo to Rochester by bus

106Weekly Buses

1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.8 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Trailways operates a bus from Buffalo to Rochester every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Rochester 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 1h 12m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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