There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Summit by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ROC - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Summit
2h 50m$160–446Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester to NewarkAdt N813 / ...
7h 5m$49–201Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
8h 50m$89–261Drive 293.2 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Summit293.2 mi
5h 45m$54–78Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ROC - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summit
3h 27m$172–490Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ROC - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summit
3h 20m$82–393Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 45m$51–148Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
9h 58m$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 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Summit is to fly and train which takes 2h 50m and costs $160 - $450.
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 50m.
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 50m 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 bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can train via Albany, which costs $85 - $270 and takes 8h 50m.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Broad St to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
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
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
- $45–130
- 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
- $50–120
- 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
- +1 800-858-8555
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- 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
- $45–140
- 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 45m to drive from Rochester to Summit.
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