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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Purchase is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Purchase is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs $120 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Purchase?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Purchase. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Purchase?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Purchase. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Dobbs Ferry via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Rochester to Purchase?

The distance between Rochester and Purchase is 293 miles. The road distance is 309.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Purchase without a car is to train via Albany which takes 9h 27m and costs $100 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Rochester to Purchase, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Purchase bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rochester to Purchase train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Purchase?

The best way to get from Rochester to Purchase is to train via Albany which takes 9h 27m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $240 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Rochester to Purchase bus arrive?

Rochester to Purchase bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Rochester to Purchase train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Purchase?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Purchase is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Rochester to Purchase.

Where can I stay near Purchase?

There are 265+ hotels available in Purchase.

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

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Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain
4h 25m
$126–695
Drive 307.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Purchasecar 307.8 mi
6h 13m
$55–79
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
9h 27m
$104–398
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813-D / ...
9h 38m
$61–238
Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
4h 27m
$93–416
Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Grand Centralshuttle
3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
5h 23m
$128–478
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
6h 31m
$94–510
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
6h 36m
$76–311
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to Yonkers Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
9h 27m
$102–259
Bus via Pelham Pkwy (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
11h 19m
$72–101

Rochester to Purchase by train and bus

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9h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Purchase, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Croton-Harmon, Dobbs Ferry, Livingston Ave @ Walnut St, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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