There are 8 ways to get from Ramsey to Rochester by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
best- Take the train from Ramsey to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 49m$187–609Drive 288.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ramsey to Rochestercar 288.3 mi
5h 51m$53–76Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Ridgewood to Syracusebus Adt A144
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 3m$55–172Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
9h 8m$60–144Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Ramsey to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
4h 15m$883–4,062Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Ramsey to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
5h 8m$236–659Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ramsey to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 1m$137–812Bus
- Take the bus from Van Neste Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 164 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 51m$54–105
Ramsey to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ramsey to Rochester is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ramsey to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ramsey to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Rt 17 & Lake St and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Ridgewood and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ramsey to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ramsey and arriving at Rochester via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Ramsey and Rochester is 284 miles. The road distance is 290 miles.
The best way to get from Ramsey to Rochester without a car is to bus via Syracuse which takes 8h 3m and costs $55 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Ramsey to Rochester, including transfers.
Ramsey to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Ridgewood station.
Ramsey to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Ramsey to Rochester is to bus via Syracuse which takes 8h 3m and costs $55 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Ramsey, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt 17 & Lake St to Rochester Bus Stop via Ridgewood and Syracuse Bus Station in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Ramsey to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $65–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $65–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Ridgewood to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–140
- Flexible
- $65–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Van Neste Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–21
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More Questions & Answers
Ramsey to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Ramsey to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ramsey to Rochester is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Ramsey to Rochester.
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