There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Plattsburgh by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to SchenectadyEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak StationAdirondack
8h 39m$54–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Malone
- Take the bus from Court House to Government Center
9h 10m$52–141Drive 287.1 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Plattsburgh287.1 mi
6h 16m$53–76Fly, drive
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)ROC - BTV
- Drive from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Plattsburgh
5h 31m$340–790
Rochester to Plattsburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Plattsburgh is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Plattsburgh is to fly and drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $340 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Plattsburgh. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Government Center via Syracuse and Court House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Plattsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Rochester and Plattsburgh is 363 miles. The road distance is 288.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Plattsburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $50 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Rochester to Plattsburgh, including transfers.
Rochester to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Plattsburgh is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $50 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Rochester to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Schenectady in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Government Center via Syracuse, Malone, and Court House in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Rochester to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $19–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $26–140
- Business Class
- $40–220
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
- 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
- $20–27
- 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
- $20–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Malone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Website
- northcountryexpress.net
Bus from Court House to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- northcountryexpress.net
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Rochester to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Plattsburgh is 289 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Rochester to Plattsburgh.
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