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How to get fromNewark to Rochesterby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)planeEWR - ROC
    2h 51m
    $137–414

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus StopbusFlixBus 2685 / ...
    6h 25m
    $45–200

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochestertrainVIA Rail
    8h 26m
    $53–120

  4. Drive 302.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Rochestercar302.9 mi
    5h 45m
    $56–80

  5. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)planeJFK - ROC
    3h 33m
    $86–398

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)planeLGA - ROC
    4h 27m
    $174–495

  7. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus StopbusGreyhound US0215 / ...
    9h 24m
    $52–177

Newark to Rochester by bus

Calendar46Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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