There are 6 ways to get from Lowell to Rochester by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train, fly to Rochester
best- Take the train from Lowell to Anderson/Woburntrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)plane BOS - ROC
3h 51m$256–836Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Ithacabus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester Bus Stopbus
12h 55m$64–118Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
10h 25m$69–138Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from Boston to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 22m$118–263Drive 372.4 mi
- Drive from Lowell to Rochestercar 372.4 mi
7h 37m$68–99Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BOS - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 56m$159–931
Lowell to Rochester by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Rochester is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $250 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Rochester via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Lowell and Rochester is 375 miles. The road distance is 374.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Lowell to Rochester, including transfers.
Lowell to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Rochester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Rochester is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Rochester Bus Stop via Boston in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowell to Rochester via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 12h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lowell to Anderson/Woburn
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- 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 Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lowell to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Rochester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Rochester is 375 miles. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Lowell to Rochester.
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