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How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Rochesterby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane JFK - ROC
    3h 6m
    $104–537

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus bus Adt N816 / ...
    6h 40m
    $50–230

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain train VIA Rail
    7h 21m
    $100–270

  4. Drive 314.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Rochestercar car 314.6 mi
    6h 4m
    $58–83

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LGA - ROC
    3h 22m
    $116–680

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane EWR - ROC
    3h 27m
    $505–1,646

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 3m
    $93–494

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 25m
    $105–627

  9. Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    7h 50m
    $50–90

  10. Train via Yonkers

    1. Take the train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train Maple Leaf / ...
    8h 2m
    $103–272

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Rochester by foot and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and 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.

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