There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
1h 32m$489–1,559Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
7h 38m$47–206Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 31m$103–282Drive 301.9 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Rochestercar 301.9 mi
5h 58m$56–80Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 40m$102–530Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
3h 22m$81–470Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 6m$47–101
Elizabeth to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Rochester is to bus via Rochester Bus Stop which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $480 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Rochester. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Rochester via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Rochester is 251 miles. The road distance is 303.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Elizabeth to Rochester, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.
Elizabeth to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $480 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 7h 38m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Newark to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $140–260
- Business Plus
- $150–270
- Economy
- $110–240
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Elizabeth to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Rochester is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Elizabeth to Rochester.
There are 147+ hotels available in Rochester.