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

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane EWR - ROC
    2h 56m
    $177–574

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    6h 20m
    $45–200

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain train VIA Rail
    8h 22m
    $53–120

  4. Drive 302.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Rochestercar car 302.9 mi
    5h 46m
    $56–80

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane JFK - ROC
    3h 28m
    $881–4,048

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LGA - ROC
    4h 4m
    $214–645

  7. 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)plane plane EWR - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 8m
    $128–827

  8. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0215 / ...
    9h 24m
    $51–127

Newark to Rochester by bus

Calendar53Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage 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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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