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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Plainfield is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Plainfield is to fly and train which takes 3h 4m and costs $140 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Rochester, Ny and arriving at E Front St At Terrill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Rochester to Plainfield?

The distance between Rochester and Plainfield is 273 miles. The road distance is 299.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Plainfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Rochester to Plainfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Plainfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rochester to Plainfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Plainfield?

The best way to get from Rochester to Plainfield is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train via Albany, which costs $80 - $800 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Rochester to Plainfield bus arrive?

Rochester to Plainfield bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Rochester to Plainfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Plainfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Plainfield is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Rochester to Plainfield.

Where can I stay near Plainfield?

There are 714+ hotels available in Plainfield.

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Rochester and Plainfield?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Netherwood via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Plainfield by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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, train
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
3h 4m
$140–427
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 29m
$51–109
Train via Albany
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 / ...
9h 15m
$85–771
Drive 297.9 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Plainfield297.9 mi
5h 57m
$55–79
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 Newark Penn Station
4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
3h 32m
$84–402
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 Newark Penn Station
4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
3h 45m
$154–479
Fly Rochester to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)ROC - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
4h 34m
$150–1,022
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 17m
$77–447
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Rochester, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal325 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rd113 / ...
8h 8m
$59–235
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
10h 17m
$58–131

Rochester to Plainfield by bus and train

32Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.7 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Netherwood via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 9h 15m.

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