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Ithaca, United States of America → Rochester, United States of America

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Ten ways to Travel from Ithaca to Rochester

Composite routes from Ithaca to Rochester

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Rochester to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$955.39
Plane from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.68–$1,528.63
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$509.54
Plane from Rochester to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$509.54
Plane from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$356.68
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$382.16
Plane from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$343.94

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$764.32
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$343.94
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$343.94

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rochester to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
11h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$229.29
Train from Chicago Union Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$140.12
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$203.82

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.66–$50.95

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$70.06
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$76.43
Bus from Ithaca to Scranton
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$56.05

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Madison to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$114.65
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$62.42

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$95.54

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Ithaca, NY to Syracuse
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$54.78
Bus from Ithaca, NY to Rochester,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$56.05
Bus from Ithaca, NY to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$59.87

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$58.60

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$45.86

CTran

Phone:
+1 607-734-5212
Website:
ridectran.com/index.php/en/
Bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street to Seneca
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Rochester is to drive which costs $173.91 - $271.74 and takes 17h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Rochester is to bus and fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $173.91 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Ithaca and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Rochester via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.

How far is it from Ithaca to Rochester?

The distance between Ithaca and Rochester is 1441 km. The road distance is 1641.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ithaca to Rochester without a car is to bus and train via Madison which takes 24h 28m and costs $130.43 - $391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Ithaca to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ithaca to Rochester bus from?

Ithaca to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.

Where does the Ithaca to Rochester bus arrive?

Ithaca to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

What is the time difference between Ithaca and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h behind Ithaca. It is currently 04:32 in Ithaca and 03:32 in Rochester.

Can I drive from Ithaca to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Rochester is 1641 km. It takes approximately 17h 4m to drive from Ithaca to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 92+ hotels available in Rochester. Prices start at $50.10 per night.
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