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)plane EWR - ROC
3h 39m$179–585Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
7h 31m$47–205Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 47m$53–122Drive 297.7 mi
- Drive from Montclair to Rochestercar 297.7 mi
5h 47m$55–79Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 55m$881–4,050Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
4h 2m$211–634Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 46m$130–838Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 10m$162–987Bus via Park St At Essex Way#
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 57m$52–105
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 47m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Park St At Chestnut St# 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 39m 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 39m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 7h 31m, you could also train, which costs $50 - $130 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
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- 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
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $65–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $65–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $50–70
- 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
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- 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
- $50–100
- 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 47m to drive from Montclair to Rochester.
There are 143+ hotels available in Rochester.