What is the cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Rochester is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penn State University to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Rochester is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $170 - $600.

How far is it from Penn State University to Rochester?

The distance between Penn State University and Rochester is 246 miles. The road distance is 223.9 miles.

How do I travel from Penn State University to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Penn State University to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $85 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Penn State University to Rochester?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Penn State University to Rochester, including transfers.

Train or bus from Penn State University to Rochester?

The best way to get from Penn State University to Rochester is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $85 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 11h 58m.

Can I drive from Penn State University to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Rochester is 224 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Penn State University to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 150+ hotels available in Rochester.

Penn State University to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Penn State University to Rochester by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

Taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Penn State University to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)
2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Rochester (ROC)JST - ROC
4h 40m
$171–560
Drive 222.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penn State University to Rochester222.6 mi
5h 50m
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
2. Take the bus from State College to DuBois
3. Take the bus from DuBois to Buffalo
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
11h 35m
$87–214
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochester
11h 58m
$99–230
Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Rochester (ROC)SCE - ROC
6h 49m
$124–508
Bus via Scranton
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA
3. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
14h 5m
$114–286
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
14h 14m
$89–242

Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Rochester (ROC) flights

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.4 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Rochester Bus Stop via Altoona Bus Station, State College Bus Station, State College, DuBois, and Buffalo in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Rochester via Altoona Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Cleveland Amtrak in around 11h 58m.

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