There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Cary by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ROC - RDU
3h 30m$143–926Drive 621.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Carycar 621.5 mi
12h 6m$114–164Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
20h 24m$141–221Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Carytrain Floridian
23h 36m$254–560Bus 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BUF - RDU
5h 32m$136–440Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Rochester, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 325 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
22h 54m$139–352
Rochester to Cary by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Cary is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Cary is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $140 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Cary. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Cary Depot via New York Midtown, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Cary. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Cary via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 36m.
The distance between Rochester and Cary is 526 miles. The road distance is 625.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 20h 24m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Rochester to Cary, including transfers.
Rochester to Cary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Cary is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $140 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 20h 24m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 23h 36m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cary Depot via New York Midtown, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 20h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Rochester to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Rochester to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Cary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Rochester to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Cary is 625 miles. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Rochester to Cary.
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