There are 8 ways to get from Brooklyn to University of Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
2h 53m$94–491Drive 318.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to University of Rochestercar 318.3 mi
6h 20m$59–84Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
8h 2m$66–249Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 43m$117–280Line 5 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 54m$108–627Line 2 subway to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 52m$505–1,647Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
4h 48m$125–551Bus via Church Av
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
8h 31m$75–129
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to University of Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to University of Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to University of Rochester. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to University of Rochester. However, there are services departing from Church Av and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Brooklyn and University of Rochester is 279 miles. The road distance is 320.1 miles.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to University of Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $65 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Brooklyn to University of Rochester, including transfers.
Brooklyn to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Brooklyn to University of Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to University of Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 8h 2m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and University of Rochester, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Rochester every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Church Av to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from New York to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Brooklyn to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Brooklyn to University of Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to University of Rochester is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Brooklyn to University of Rochester.
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