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

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (ROC)planeRDU - ROC
    3h 49m
    $75–412

  2. Bus via Raleigh

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn StationbusGreyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark to RochesterbusAdt N816 / ...
    17h 40m
    $120–450

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainCarolinian
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to RochestertrainMaple Leaf / ...
    19h 8m
    $184–488

  4. Drive 610.6 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Rochestercar610.6 mi
    11h 32m
    $112–161

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeRDU - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
    5h 55m
    $196–1,125

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Durham to New York MidtownbusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus StopbusFlixBus 2685 / ...
    17h 50m
    $121–280

  7. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainCarolinian
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochestertrainVIA Rail
    19h 11m
    $149–448

Durham to Rochester by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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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 via Raleigh Bus Station and Newark in around 17h 40m.

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