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

The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Rochester is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paterson to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $330 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Main St At Market St and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Paterson and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Rochester via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Paterson to Rochester?

The distance between Paterson and Rochester is 273 miles. The road distance is 285.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paterson to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs $45 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Paterson to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Rochester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paterson to Rochester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Paterson to Rochester?

The best way to get from Paterson to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $330 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 8h 37m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $290 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Paterson to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paterson to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paterson to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Rochester is 285 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Paterson to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 177+ hotels available in Rochester.

Paterson to Rochester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Paterson to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 24m
$337–1,356
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 37m
$48–98
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 43m
$100–281
Drive 283.7 mi
1. Drive from Paterson to Rochestercar 283.7 mi
6h 23m
$52–75
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 59m
$94–479
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
4h 25m
$102–606
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 51m
$108–606
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 EWR - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 35m
$111–603
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
8h 38m
$59–257

Paterson to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 271.3 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Paterson, 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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