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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $160 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Scranton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Rochester via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Rochester?

The distance between Philadelphia and Rochester is 272 miles. The road distance is 301.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rochester without a car is to bus via Scranton which takes 9h 10m and costs $90 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Philadelphia to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Rochester bus from?

Philadelphia to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Rochester train from?

Philadelphia to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Rochester?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $160 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Scranton, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 9h 10m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $750 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Rochester bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Rochester train arrive?

Philadelphia to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Rochester is 302 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Philadelphia to Rochester.

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

Book your Philadelphia to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 143+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, 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 Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
2h 59m
$162–413
Drive 300.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Rochestercar 300.1 mi
6h 39m
$55–80
Bus via Scranton
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton, PAbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215
9h 10m
$95–154
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
9h 24m
$78–746
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 46m
$185–788
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BWI - ROC
4h
$175–1,067
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PHL - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 7m
$164–990
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 10m
$67–141
Train via New York
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
9h 27m
$63–706

Philadelphia to Rochester by bus

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Rochester.

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Distance: 270 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester Bus Stop via Scranton Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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