There are 9 ways to get from Elmont to Rochester by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
best- Take the bus from Holland Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 42m$121–775Bus via 188 St/64 Av
cheapest- Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
9h 58m$56–241Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
9h 21m$104–276Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 23m$61–101Drive 329.1 mi
- Drive from Elmont to Rochestercar 329.1 mi
6h 30m$61–87Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 37m$110–638Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
4h 33m$525–1,663Fly 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
5h 32m$89–475Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 50m$100–622
Elmont to Rochester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmont to Rochester is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Elmont to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmont to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Holland Av / Hempstead and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmont to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Elmont and Rochester is 275 miles. The road distance is 331 miles.
The best way to get from Elmont to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $100 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Elmont to Rochester, including transfers.
Elmont to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Elmont to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elmont to Rochester is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Elmont, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 6h 59m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Holland Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Elmont to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
Elmont to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmont to Rochester is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Elmont to Rochester.
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