What is the cheapest way to get from Erie to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Rochester is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erie to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Erie to Rochester is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $30 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Erie and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Erie, PA and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Erie and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at Rochester. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Erie to Rochester?

The distance between Erie and Rochester is 154 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.

How do I travel from Erie to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Erie to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Erie to Rochester?

The train from Erie Station to Rochester takes 2h 36m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Erie to Rochester bus from?

Erie to Rochester bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Erie, PA station.

Where do I catch the Erie to Rochester train from?

Erie to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.

Train or bus from Erie to Rochester?

The best way to get from Erie to Rochester is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $75 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Erie to Rochester bus arrive?

Erie to Rochester bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Buffalo, NY station.

Where does the Erie to Rochester train arrive?

Erie to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Erie to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Rochester is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Erie to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Erie to Rochester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Erie to Rochester?

Book your Erie to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 165+ hotels available in Rochester.

Erie to Rochester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Erie Station to RochesterLake Shore Limited
2h 36m
$30–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
3h 50m
$25–71
Drive 156.4 mi
1. Drive from Erie to Rochester156.4 mi
3h 3m
$29–42

Erie to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

14Weekly Trains

2h 36mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.9 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie, PA to Rochester Bus Stop via Buffalo, NY and Buffalo in around 3h 50m.

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