There are 9 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 9m$115–638Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816-D / ...
6h 52m$50–230Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
7h 37m$95–260Drive 314.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plazacar 314.9 mi
6h 2m$58–83Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 14m$155–987Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 30m$138–749Fly 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 16m$89–494Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 54m$60–90Train via Yonkers
- Take the train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
8h 16m$103–272
Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $110 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Rochester. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Rochester. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and First Federal Plaza is 285 miles. The road distance is 316.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $50 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $230 and takes 6h 52m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $260 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and First Federal Plaza, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Rochester 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- 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
Train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $100–220
- Economy Plus
- $110–230
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza is 317 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to First Federal Plaza.
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