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How to get fromCary to Rochesterby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cary to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane RDU - ROC
    3h 57m
    $150–824

  2. Drive  620.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Rochestercar car 620.7 mi
    12h 5m
    $114–164

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    18h 36m
    $136–226

  4. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Cary to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    19h 17m
    $431–785

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC to New York, NYbus bus Augusta
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain train VIA Rail
    18h 46m
    $176–369

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 30m
    $538–836

Cary to Rochester by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration18h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Rochester Bus Stop via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 18h 36m.

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