What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Rochester is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Rochester via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Long Island to Rochester?

The distance between Long Island and Rochester is 259 miles. The road distance is 320.3 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Rochester without a car is to bus via 7 Av/ W 36 St which takes 8h 7m and costs $50 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Rochester?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Long Island to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Rochester bus from?

Long Island to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Rochester train from?

Long Island to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Long Island to Rochester?

The best way to get from Long Island to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via 7 Av/ W 36 St, which costs $50 - $240 and takes 8h 7m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $270 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Long Island to Rochester bus arrive?

Long Island to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.

Where does the Long Island to Rochester train arrive?

Long Island to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Rochester is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Long Island to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 176+ hotels available in Rochester.

Long Island to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Long Island to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Laguardia Airport
best
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
1h 28m
$120–722
Bus via 7 Av/ W 36 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
8h 7m
$53–237
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 21m
$98–263
Drive 318.4 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Rochestercar 318.4 mi
6h 15m
$59–84
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
1h 39m
$96–558
Subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 29m
$509–1,650
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
8h 59m
$58–113

Long Island to Rochester by bus and foot

45Weekly Services

8h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.8 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) 4 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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