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

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Rochester is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Rochester is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $17 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buffalo and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

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 15m.

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 train which takes 1h 15m and costs $17 - $85.

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

The train from Buffalo to Rochester takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Rochester bus from?

Buffalo to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 train which takes 1h 15m and costs $17 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Buffalo to Rochester bus arrive?

Buffalo to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop 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 20m to drive from Buffalo to Rochester.

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

Book your Buffalo to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

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 162+ hotels available in Rochester.

Buffalo to Rochester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Buffalo to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Buffalo to RochesterEmpire Service / ...
1h 15m
$17–85
Drive 73 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Buffalo to Rochester73 mi
1h 20m
$14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
1h 30m
$17–45

Buffalo to Rochester by train

28Weekly Trains

1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.6 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Rochester 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–60 and the journey takes 1h 15m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop hourly. Tickets cost $17–22 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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