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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Rochesterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (ROC)planeRDU - ROC
    1h 45m
    $109–347

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cary to Cleveland AmtraktrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to RochestertrainLake Shore Limited
    25h 55m
    $105–342

  3. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Cary to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainCarolinian
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochestertrainVIA Rail
    19h 9m
    $220–696

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Durham to New York MidtownbusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus StopbusFlixBus 2685 / ...
    20h 26m
    $115–252

  5. Drive 618.4 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Rochestercar618.4 mi
    11h 49m
    $113–163

  6. Bus via New York (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus StopbusGreyhound US0215 / ...
    23h 46m
    $115–272

Research Triangle to Rochester by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration20h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Rochester via Cary, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 19h 9m.

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