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

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Rochester is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 15h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maine to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $280 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Portland, ME, Boston and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Maine to Rochester?

The distance between Maine and Rochester is 377 miles. The road distance is 450 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maine to Rochester without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 12h 42m and costs $65 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Maine to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Rochester bus from?

Maine to Rochester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Train, bus or fly from Maine to Rochester?

The best way to get from Maine to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $280 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 12h 42m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 15h 28m.

Where does the Maine to Rochester bus arrive?

Maine to Rochester bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Can I drive from Maine to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Rochester is 450 miles. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Maine to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 160+ hotels available in Rochester.

Maine to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Maine to Rochester by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Portland
best
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Rochester (ROC)plane PWM - ROC
4h 15m
$285–1,052
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Ithacabus
3. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester Bus Stopbus
15h 13m
$65–122
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
12h 42m
$68–175
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the train from Boston to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 5m
$118–269
Drive 447.3 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Rochestercar 447.3 mi
9h 17m
$82–118
Fly from Bangor
1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Rochester (ROC)plane BGR - ROC
6h 52m
$136–770
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 28m
$120–287

Maine to Rochester by bus

12Weekly Buses

12h 42mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.9 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Rochester Bus Stop via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Syracuse Bus Station in around 12h 42m.

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