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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $200 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Rochester via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Rochester via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Princeton to Rochester?

The distance between Princeton and Rochester is 292 miles. The road distance is 303.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $80 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Princeton to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Rochester bus from?

Princeton to Rochester bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Rochester train from?

Princeton to Rochester train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Rochester?

The best way to get from Princeton to Rochester is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $80 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Princeton to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton to Rochester train arrive?

Princeton to Rochester train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Rochester is 303 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Princeton to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 151+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Rochester by train, plane, bus, car, 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.

Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
3h 58m
$203–502
Drive 301.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Rochester301.7 mi
6h 10m
$56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the bus from New York to RochesterAdt N816 / ...
9h 5m
$84–271
Train
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochesterVIA Rail
9h 42m
$60–140
Line 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St
2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)PHL - ROC
4h 42m
$161–626
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)JFK - ROC
4h 53m
$883–4,068
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)LGA - ROC
5h 38m
$216–615
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)EWR - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
6h 6m
$165–865
Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus StopGreyhound US0215 / ...
10h 25m
$79–151

Princeton to Rochester by bus

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9h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Rochester via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Rochester via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station in around 9h 42m.

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