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How to get fromRochester to Shamokinby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Shamokin by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Pottsvillebus bus 771
    4. Take the taxi from Pottsville to Shamokintaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $167–316

  2. Drive 210.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Shamokincar car 210.6 mi
    4h 13m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, taxi via Syracuse

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Pottsvillebus bus 771
    4. Take the taxi from Pottsville to Shamokintaxi taxi
    9h 14m
    $167–264

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Binghamtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Pottsvillebus bus 771
    4. Take the taxi from Pottsville to Shamokintaxi taxi
    9h 19m
    $177–277

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Binghamtonbus bus 231 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre, PA to Pottsville, PAbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Pottsville, PA to Shamokintaxi taxi
    9h 34m
    $190–373

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Shamokin. However, you can take the train to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, walk to Syracuse Bus Station, take the bus to Scranton Bus Station, take the bus to Pottsville, then take the taxi to Shamokin. Alternatively, you can drive from Rochester to Shamokin in around 4h 13m.

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