What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Paterson?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Paterson is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Paterson?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Paterson is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $190 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Main St At Market St via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Paterson via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, New York Penn Station and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Rochester to Paterson?

The distance between Rochester and Paterson is 273 miles. The road distance is 284.9 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Paterson without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Paterson without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $45 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Paterson?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Rochester to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Paterson bus from?

Rochester to Paterson bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Paterson train from?

Rochester to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Paterson?

The best way to get from Rochester to Paterson is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $190 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 7h 10m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $270 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Rochester to Paterson bus arrive?

Rochester to Paterson bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Newark station.

Where does the Rochester to Paterson train arrive?

Rochester to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Paterson is 285 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Rochester to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 1955+ hotels available in Paterson.

Rochester to Paterson - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Paterson by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, 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 Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ROC - EWR
3h 9m
$198–497
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester to NewarkAdt N813 / ...
7h 10m
$49–202
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
8h 52m
$82–266
Drive 283.2 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Paterson283.2 mi
6h 22m
$52–75
Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level
4. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
3h 18m
$884–4,060
Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ROC - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level
4. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
3h 32m
$214–597
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BUF - LGA
5h 34m
$92–498
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BUF - EWR
5h 14m
$101–478
Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 50m
$52–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St190
10h 12m
$63–136

Rochester to Paterson by bus

21Weekly Buses

7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 271.5 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

United Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to Newark 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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