There are 8 ways to get from Union 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
2h 55m$118–725Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 55m$53–96Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 35m$98–274Drive 298.2 mi
- Drive from Union to Rochestercar 298.2 mi
5h 51m$53–77Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 54m$147–899Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
4h 10m$116–608Fly 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
4h 48m$93–572Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 32m$79–137
Union to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union to Rochester is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Union to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $110 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Union to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Vauxhall Rd At Warren Ave and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Union to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Maplewood and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Union and Rochester is 258 miles. The road distance is 299.9 miles.
The best way to get from Union to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Union to Rochester, including transfers.
Union to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Union to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Union to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 55m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $280 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Union, Union County, 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
- 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
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- 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
- 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
- $95–230
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- 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
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 Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
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Booking & Getting There
Union to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
Union to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union to Rochester is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Union to Rochester.
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