There are 5 ways to get from Johnstown to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain
10h 55m$74–126Drive 256.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johnstown to Rochestercar 256.8 mi
6h 12m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
- Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
11h 35m$64–153Fly
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Rochester (ROC)plane JST - ROC
6h 53m$109–586Train, bus
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
12h 56m$74–223
Johnstown to Rochester by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnstown to Rochester is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Johnstown to Rochester is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstown to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Bus Stop and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Erie, PA and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Johnstown station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Johnstown and Rochester is 464 miles. The road distance is 258.3 miles.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Johnstown to Rochester, including transfers.
Johnstown to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Johnstown Bus Stop station.
Johnstown to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Johnstown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Rochester is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 11h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Rochester via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Rochester Bus Stop via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Erie, Erie, PA, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–130
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–170
- Flexible
- $80–180
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More Questions & Answers
Johnstown to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Johnstown to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnstown to Rochester is 258 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Johnstown to Rochester.
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