There are 7 ways to get from Long Island to University of Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
1h 28m$132–815Drive 318.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to University of Rochestercar 318.3 mi
6h 20m$59–84Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816-D / ...
8h 14m$66–253Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 28m$112–280Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
1h 35m$98–585Subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway
- 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 25m$131–697Bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 54m$70–104
Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to University of Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to University of Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $130 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to University of 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 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to University of 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 28m.
The distance between Long Island and University of Rochester is 258 miles. The road distance is 320.1 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to University of Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $65 - $260.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Long Island to University of Rochester, including transfers.
Long Island to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Long Island to University of Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to University of Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $260 and takes 8h 14m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and University of Rochester, NY, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. 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 Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- 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
- $100–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- 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 New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Long Island to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Long Island to University of Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to University of Rochester is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Long Island to University of Rochester.
There are 179+ hotels available in University of Rochester.