There are 9 ways to get from Montclair to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
3h 36m$169–465Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark to RochesterAdt N816 / ...
7h 31m$47–205Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochesterVIA Rail
8h 47m$58–132Drive 297.7 mi
- Drive from Montclair to Rochester297.7 mi
5h 45m$55–79Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)JFK - ROC
4h 1m$881–4,050Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)LGA - ROC
4h 10m$181–534Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)EWR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 47m$141–838Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)LGA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
6h 5m$163–937Bus via Park St At Chestnut St#
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 5m$47–135
Montclair to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montclair to Rochester is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $160 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Park St At Essex Way# and arriving at Rochester via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Montclair and Rochester is 265 miles. The road distance is 299.5 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Montclair to Rochester, including transfers.
Montclair to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.
Montclair to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Montclair to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $160 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 7h 31m, you could also train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Newark to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $65–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $65–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $55–75
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Montclair to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Montclair to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to Rochester is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Montclair to Rochester.
There are 160+ hotels available in Rochester.