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Regional arts center with rotating contemporary exhibitions, public programs, and a strong focus on local artists in downtown White Plains.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rochester, NY to White Plains, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a flight costs an average of $489.
Distance: 246 miles (396 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$126 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price | $490 Average price |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to White Plains, NY:
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to White Plains, NY costing on average $239 (€195).
A bus is $365 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to White Plains, NY costing on average $490 (€401).
Other travel options to White Plains, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
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Buses from Rochester, NY to White Plains, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $87 (€71) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 246 miles (396 km) distance in 11h 30m.
Distance 246 miles (396 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€71) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 30m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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