There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Newark by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ROC - EWR
1h 56m$178–465Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2685 / ...
6h 25m$45–200Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
8h 11m$78–795Drive 302.5 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Newark302.5 mi
5h 46m$56–80Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ROC - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
2h 31m$882–4,050Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ROC - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
2h 45m$212–587Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0215 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station108
7h 56m$54–124Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
9h 13m$57–121
Rochester to Newark by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Newark is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Newark is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $170 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Rochester and Newark is 257 miles. The road distance is 304.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Newark without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Rochester to Newark, including transfers.
Rochester to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Newark is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $170 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 6h 25m, you could also train via Albany, which costs $75 - $800 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?
United Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $45–100
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $45–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–55
Train from Rochester to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $65–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $65–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
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 Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–24
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Rochester to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Newark is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Rochester to Newark.
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