There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Raleigh
- 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 5m$116–289Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
19h 8m$162–403Drive 610.6 mi
- Drive from Durham to Rochestercar 610.6 mi
11h 37m$112–161Train via New York
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
19h 11m$147–363Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to New York, NYbus Augusta / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester, Nybus 246 / ...
19h 18m$124–324
Durham to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Rochester is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.
The distance between Durham and Rochester is 527 miles. The road distance is 614.1 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Rochester without a car is to bus via Raleigh which takes 18h 5m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Durham to Rochester, including transfers.
Durham to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Durham to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Raleigh, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 18h 5m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $410 and takes 19h 8m.
What companies run services between Durham, 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 Durham to Rochester Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 18h 5m.
- 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 Durham Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Durham to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Durham to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Rochester is 614 miles. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Durham to Rochester.
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