What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Champlain to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Champlain to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Champlain to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Lake Champlain to Rochester is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Champlain and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Champlain to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Albany, Ny and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Champlain and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Champlain to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Rochester via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Lake Champlain to Rochester?

The distance between Lake Champlain and Rochester is 364 miles. The road distance is 310.7 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Champlain to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Champlain to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $45 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Lake Champlain to Rochester?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Lake Champlain to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Champlain to Rochester bus from?

Lake Champlain to Rochester bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.

Where do I catch the Lake Champlain to Rochester train from?

Lake Champlain to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.

Train or bus from Lake Champlain to Rochester?

The best way to get from Lake Champlain to Rochester is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $45 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Lake Champlain to Rochester bus arrive?

Lake Champlain to Rochester bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.

Where does the Lake Champlain to Rochester train arrive?

Lake Champlain to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Lake Champlain to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Champlain to Rochester is 311 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Lake Champlain to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Lake Champlain to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 159+ hotels available in Rochester.

Lake Champlain to Rochester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lake Champlain to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Burlington to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express
2. Take the train from Schenectady to RochesterMaple Leaf / ...
8h 45m
$50–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal7
2. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Syracuse, Ny254
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
11h 32m
$76–155
Drive 308.9 mi
1. Drive from Burlington to Rochester308.9 mi
6h 16m
$57–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Burlington to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracuse
3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Rochester308 / ...
15h
$87–351

Lake Champlain to Rochester by train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 361.8 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Lake Champlain, VT, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Burlington to Rochester via Schenectady in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Rochester Bus Stop via Albany, Ny, Syracuse, Ny, and Syracuse Bus Station in around 11h 32m.

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