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The Strong National Museum Of Play
Major interactive museum focused on the history and culture of play, toys, video games, and childhood. One of Rochester’s signature family attractions.
Cheapest price
$422
Average price
$422
Fastest journey
1 d 11 h 59 m
Average duration
1 d 11 h 59 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
2032 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dallas, TX to Rochester, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dallas, TX to Rochester, NY will cost around $422 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $422.
It's difficult to get from Dallas, TX to Rochester, NY without transferring at least 4 times.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dallas, TX to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $296. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $296, and a train costs an average of $355.
Distance: 1262 miles (2032 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$296 Average price Cheapest | $374 Average price | $759 Average price | $288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
41h 10m Average total duration 40h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 41h 47m Average total duration 41h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to Rochester, NY:
A bus is $78 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dallas, TX to Rochester, NY costing on average $374 (€306).
A bus is $463 (€379) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dallas, TX to Rochester, NY costing on average $759 (€621).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 40h 40m.
Train takes on average 41h 17m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) | Departure Time 06:36AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 36h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $422 |
Operator Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) | Departure Time 06:46AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 35h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $422 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 40h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $296 |
The table below shows live departures for Dallas, TX to Rochester, NY buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:00 PM Dallas, TX | 40h40 | 1:40 PM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 6:46 AM Dallas, TX | 35h59 | 6:45 PM Rochester, NY | 4 transfers | |
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Buses from Dallas, TX to Rochester, NY run on average 6 times per day, taking around 40h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $296 (€242) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 1262 miles (2032 km) distance in 40h 40m.
Distance 1262 miles (2032 km) |
Average bus duration 40h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $296 (€242) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 40h 40m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 15% for basic service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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