There are 6 ways to get from Cary to Rochester by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (ROC)plane RDU - ROC
3h 55m$70–302Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC to New York, NYbus Augusta
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester, Nybus 246 / ...
17h 47m$128–321Train via New York
- Take the train from Cary to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
18h 51m$141–491Drive 620.7 mi
- Drive from Cary to Rochestercar 620.7 mi
12h 6m$114–164Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
18h 31m$112–262Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 39m$307–1,434
Cary to Rochester by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Rochester is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.
The distance between Cary and Rochester is 525 miles. The road distance is 624.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Rochester without a car is to bus via New York which takes 17h 47m and costs $120 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cary to Rochester, including transfers.
Cary to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $120 - $330 and takes 17h 47m, you could also train via New York, which costs $140 - $500 and takes 18h 51m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raleigh, NC to Rochester, Ny via New York, NY, East Broadway, 42 St-Bryant Park, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 17h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $65–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $65–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–200
- Flexible
- $85–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cary to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Cary to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Rochester is 624 miles. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Cary to Rochester.
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