There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Summit by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2h 57m$180–586Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus Adt N813 / ...
7h 5m$49–201Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 54m$79–236Drive 293.2 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Summitcar 293.2 mi
5h 47m$54–78Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain
3h 20m$882–4,053Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain
3h 33m$212–640Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ROC - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
4h 43m$192–1,050Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 45m$51–105Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
10h 2m$57–124
Rochester to Summit by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Summit is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Summit is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Summit. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Summit. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Summit via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Rochester and Summit is 271 miles. The road distance is 294.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Summit without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Rochester to Summit, including transfers.
Rochester to Summit bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Summit is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 7h 5m, you could also train via Albany, which costs $75 - $240 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Summit, NJ, USA?
United Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to Newark 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Rochester to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–100
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–55
Train from Rochester to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $65–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $65–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Summit bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Newark station.
Rochester to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Summit is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Rochester to Summit.
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