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 11m.

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 $500 - $1,700.

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 40m.

How far is it from Princeton to Rochester?

The distance between Princeton and Rochester is 292 miles. The road distance is 303.8 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 $65 - $270.

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 Rockland Coaches, 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 $65 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $300 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Princeton to Rochester bus arrive?

Princeton to Rochester bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, 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 304 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Princeton to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 147+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

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

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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 58m
$513–1,662
Drive 302.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Rochestercar 302.1 mi
6h 11m
$56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
9h 5m
$68–267
Train
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
9h 40m
$105–300
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
4h 49m
$104–548
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
5h 22m
$123–716
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
4h 59m
$134–759
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 48m
$108–520
Bus via New Brunswick
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 5m
$57–119

Princeton to Rochester by bus

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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 40m.

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