There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to State College by plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ROC - SCE
4h 59m$101–477Drive 208.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to State Collegecar 208.1 mi
4h 26m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus 308 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus
- Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
9h 10m$111–205Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus
- Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
9h 20m$107–182
Rochester to State College by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to State College is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to State College is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to State College. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at State College via Buffalo and DuBois. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Rochester and State College is 169 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to State College without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Rochester to State College, including transfers.
Rochester to State College bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to State College is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 9h 10m.
Rochester to State College bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to State College is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Rochester to State College.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to State College via Buffalo and DuBois in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Rochester to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Rochester to Penn State University Park Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $19–45
- Flexible
- $39–45
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Buffalo to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from DuBois to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- 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 Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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