There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Boston University by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ROC - BOS
2h 39m$199–522Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse, NY to Boston, MAbus OurBus
9h 12m$41–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 41m$74–320Drive 389.7 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Boston Universitycar 389.7 mi
6h 48m$72–103Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BUF - BOS
4h 27m$128–684Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Maple Leaf / ...
- Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
10h 41m$74–185
Rochester to Boston University by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Boston University is to bus which costs $40 - $140 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Boston University is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $190 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Boston, MA via Regional Transportation Center, B18 and Syracuse, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
The distance between Rochester and Boston University is 360 miles. The road distance is 392 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Boston University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $40 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Rochester to Boston University, including transfers.
Rochester to Boston University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Boston University is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 9h 12m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $320 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Boston University via Regional Transportation Center, B14, B18, Waverly Ave & University Ave, Syracuse, NY, and Boston, MA in around 9h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $29–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $29–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $25–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- 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 Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Utica Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse, NY to Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Boston University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Rochester to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Boston University is 392 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Rochester to Boston University.
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