There are 8 ways to get from Jamaica to Rochester by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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
2h 44m$104–578Drive 323.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jamaica to Rochestercar 323.3 mi
6h 22m$56–80Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 14m$100–269Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 28m$65–99Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 27m$141–880Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 35m$142–757Fly 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 31m$84–465Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 19m$73–113
Jamaica to Rochester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to Rochester. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Jamaica and Rochester is 274 miles. The road distance is 325.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $100 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Jamaica to Rochester, including transfers.
Jamaica to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Jamaica to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 8h 14m, you could also bus via New York Midtown, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- 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
- $130–800
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Jamaica to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
Jamaica to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Rochester is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Jamaica to Rochester.
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