There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Boston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ROC - BOS
1h 33m$247–820Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
11h 5m$56–104Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171
8h 40m$60–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 26m$110–250Drive 391.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Bostoncar 391.3 mi
6h 52m$72–104
Rochester to Boston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Boston is to bus via Ithaca which costs $55 - $110 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $240 - $850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Boston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Boston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Rochester and Boston is 348 miles. The road distance is 393.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Rochester to Boston, including transfers.
Rochester to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $240 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 40m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rochester to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Boston is 394 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Rochester to Boston.
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