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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Summit is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Summit is to fly and train which takes 2h 48m and costs $140 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Summit?

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.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Summit?

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 50m.

How far is it from Rochester to Summit?

The distance between Rochester and Summit is 271 miles. The road distance is 294.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Summit without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $45 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Rochester to Summit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Summit bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rochester to Summit train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Summit?

The best way to get from Rochester to Summit is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can train via Albany, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Rochester to Summit bus arrive?

Rochester to Summit bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Newark station.

Where does the Rochester to Summit train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Summit?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Summit is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Rochester to Summit.

Where can I stay near Summit?

There are 746+ hotels available in Summit.

Rochester to Summit - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Summit by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Summit
2h 48m
$140–426
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester to NewarkAdt N813 / ...
7h 5m
$49–201
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
8h 50m
$88–245
Drive 293.2 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Summit293.2 mi
5h 45m
$54–78
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summit
3h 13m
$82–393
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ROC - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summit
3h 25m
$162–470
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)ROC - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
4h 28m
$152–1,020
Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 45m
$50–106
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
9h 58m
$55–121

Rochester to Summit by bus

21Weekly Buses

7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.2 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Summit, NJ, USA?

Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to Newark 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Summit via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 8h 50m.

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