There are 9 ways to get from Rutherford to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, bus, or bus (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 Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 18m$138–758Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 59m$53–97Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 24m$101–283Drive 305.5 mi
- Drive from Rutherford to Rochestercar 305.5 mi
5h 50m$53–76Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 44m$146–896Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Rutherford to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 42m$115–611Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 11m$113–605Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 42m$121–743Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 190
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 22m$78–134
Rutherford to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rutherford to Rochester is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rutherford to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutherford to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ridge Rd At Passaic Ave and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutherford to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Rutherford and arriving at Rochester via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Rutherford and Rochester is 266 miles. The road distance is 307.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rutherford to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Rutherford to Rochester, including transfers.
Rutherford to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Rutherford to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Rutherford to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 59m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Rutherford, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Rutherford to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–12
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–12
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–25
Bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–25
Bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–25
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Booking & Getting There
Rutherford to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rutherford to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutherford to Rochester is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Rutherford to Rochester.
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