There are 4 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rochester to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2h 50m$53–107Drive 155.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Eriecar 155.9 mi
2h 56m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
4h 14m$41–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-ROC to Erie155.9 mi
2h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Erie is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Erie is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $50 - $110.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Erie is 159 miles. The road distance is 156.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Erie without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Erie, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Erie is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 14m.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Erie is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Erie.
There are 70+ hotels available in Erie.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Erie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Erie via Rochester Bus Stop and Buffalo in around 4h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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