There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Cooperstown by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak StationMaple Leaf / ...
- Take the bus from Utica to CooperstownPhk 707 / ...
4h 29m$42–125Drive 160 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Cooperstown160 mi
3h 34m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Utica253
- Take the bus from Utica to Cooperstown
5h 40m$51–107
Rochester to Cooperstown by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Cooperstown is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Cooperstown is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Cooperstown. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Cooperstown via Syracuse and Utica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Rochester and Cooperstown is 191 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Cooperstown without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Rochester to Cooperstown, including transfers.
Rochester to Cooperstown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Cooperstown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Cooperstown is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Rochester to Cooperstown.
There are 52+ hotels available in Cooperstown.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Cooperstown, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cooperstown via Syracuse and Utica in around 5h 40m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- 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
- $25–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $28–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $28–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $25–40
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Utica to Cooperstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–29
- Flexible
- $29–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- 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
- $20–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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