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 37m.

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 3h 1m and costs $150 - $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 and arriving at Rochester via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 which takes 8h 45m and costs $60 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m 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 3h 1m and costs $150 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $240 and takes 8h 45m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $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 37m to drive from Philadelphia to Rochester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 160+ hotels available in Rochester.

Philadelphia to Rochester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (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)PHL - ROC
3h 1m
$157–414
Drive 300.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Rochester300.1 mi
6h 37m
$55–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark to RochesterAdt N816 / ...
8h 45m
$63–238
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to RochesterMaple Leaf / ...
9h 24m
$88–746
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
3h 44m
$175–668
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)BWI - ROC
3h 55m
$160–1,057
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)PHL - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
4h 52m
$167–968
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)JFK - ROC
4h 41m
$891–4,634
Bus via Scranton
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Scranton, PA202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus StopGreyhound US0215
9h 10m
$95–154
Train via New York
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochesterVIA Rail
9h 27m
$68–716

Philadelphia to Rochester by bus

14Weekly Buses

8h 45mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Rochester via Newark in around 8h 45m.

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