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 12m.

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 4h and costs $200 - $650.

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 via New Brunswick which takes 9h 1m and costs $55 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 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 via New Brunswick which takes 9h 1m and costs $55 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $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 12m to drive from Princeton to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 149+ 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 (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 Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
4h
$203–612
Train
cheapest
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 42m
$55–140
Bus via New Brunswick
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 1m
$58–318
Drive 301.7 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Rochestercar 301.7 mi
6h 12m
$56–80
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 50m
$883–4,068
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 Stbus
2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
4h 42m
$181–636
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 39m
$216–665
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
6h 6m
$144–815
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
$84–271

Princeton to Rochester by bus and train

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9h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. 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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