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

The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Rochester is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $150 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Rochester. However, there are services departing from E Front St At Terrill Rd and arriving at Rochester via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Plainfield and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Netherwood and arriving at Rochester via Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Plainfield to Rochester?

The distance between Plainfield and Rochester is 271 miles. The road distance is 300.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plainfield to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Plainfield to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Rochester bus from?

Plainfield to Rochester bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from E Front St At Terrill Rd station.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Rochester train from?

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

Train or bus from Plainfield to Rochester?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Rochester is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Plainfield to Rochester bus arrive?

Plainfield to Rochester bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Plainfield to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plainfield to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Rochester is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Plainfield to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 159+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

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

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

Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
3h 32m
$151–437
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 2m
$53–102
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochesterVIA Rail
9h 10m
$55–133
Drive 298.6 mi
1. Drive from Plainfield to Rochester298.6 mi
5h 56m
$55–79
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)JFK - ROC
4h 17m
$83–421
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Station
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)LGA - ROC
5h 10m
$156–488
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)PHL - ROC
5h 17m
$149–1,021
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)EWR - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 44m
$151–899
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal113 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to RochesterAdt N816 / ...
8h 36m
$59–259

Plainfield to Rochester by train and bus

32Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.1 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 1m.

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