There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)ROC - RIC
4h 44m$92–490Drive 461 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University461 mi
9h 3m$85–122Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Rochester to Newark
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
14h 16m$105–318Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
14h 45m$140–1,035Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
15h 21m$127–564Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ithaca
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to The Plaza at Main Street Station
16h 37m$118–221
Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
The distance between Rochester and Virginia Commonwealth University is 409 miles. The road distance is 463.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus via Newark which takes 14h 16m and costs $100 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $90 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Newark, which costs $100 - $320 and takes 14h 16m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 15h 21m.
Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Newark station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University is 464 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Virginia Commonwealth University via Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Richmond, Main + 15Th, and Broad & Shafer in around 14h 16m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Rochester to Richmond International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Richmond International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Rochester to Richmond International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Rochester to Richmond International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Rochester to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
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
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- 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
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–360
- Business Class
- $120–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to The Plaza at Main Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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