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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $130 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Newark to Rochester?

The distance between Newark and Rochester is 258 miles. The road distance is 304.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $45 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Newark to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Rochester bus from?

Newark to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Rochester train from?

Newark to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Newark to Rochester?

The best way to get from Newark to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $130 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 6h 25m, you could also train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Newark to Rochester bus arrive?

Newark to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where does the Newark to Rochester train arrive?

Newark to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Newark to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Rochester is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Newark to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Rochester?

Book your Newark to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Rochester?

Book your Newark to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 165+ hotels available in Rochester.

Newark to Rochester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
2h 53m
$137–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
6h 25m
$45–200
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochesterVIA Rail
8h 26m
$53–120
Drive 302.9 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Rochester302.9 mi
5h 45m
$56–80
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)JFK - ROC
3h 33m
$81–418
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)LGA - ROC
4h 26m
$154–485
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)EWR - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 6m
$136–925
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus StopGreyhound US0215 / ...
9h 24m
$51–137

Newark to Rochester by bus

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6h 25mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 256.5 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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