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How to get fromRochester to Pittsburghby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Pittsburgh by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ROC - PIT
    5h 4m
    $117–670

  2. Bus via Erie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 45m
    $46–77

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    8h 35m
    $212–330

  4. Drive  282.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Pittsburghcar car 282.9 mi
    4h 56m
    $52–75

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus Adt N810-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Pittsburghbus bus Fab530
    9h 50m
    $89–295

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Pittsburghbus bus Fab530
    10h
    $81–269

Rochester to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak in around 8h 35m.

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