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

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Rochester is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Needham to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $170 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Boston and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Needham to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Rochester via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Needham to Rochester?

The distance between Needham and Rochester is 366 miles. The road distance is 384.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needham to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $70 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Needham to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Needham to Rochester bus from?

Needham to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Needham to Rochester train from?

Needham to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Needham to Rochester?

The best way to get from Needham to Rochester is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 11h 57m.

Where does the Needham to Rochester bus arrive?

Needham to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.

Where does the Needham to Rochester train arrive?

Needham to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Needham to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Rochester is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Needham to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 153+ hotels available in Rochester.

Needham to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Needham to Rochester by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Station
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rochester (ROC)BOS - ROC
3h 55m
$179–484
Bus via Ithaca
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Ithaca, NYOurBus
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny246 / ...
12h 34m
$44–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Syracuse Bus StationFlixBus 2691
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
11h 27m
$72–185
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to RochesterLake Shore Limited
11h 57m
$163–328
Drive 382.3 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Rochester382.3 mi
6h 44m
$70–101
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)BOS - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
6h 1m
$179–1,055

Needham to Rochester by bus

16Weekly Buses

11h 27mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363.8 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Rochester Bus Stop via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, and Syracuse Bus Station in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $160–320 and the journey takes 10h 26m.

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