There are 8 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
1h 33m$92–501Drive 326.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochestercar 326.7 mi
6h 27m$60–87Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 24m$124–683Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 32m$114–289Bus via Jamaica (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 43m$69–114Fly 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
3h 17m$81–460Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 54m$67–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Downtown Rochester326.7 mi
6h 27m
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester. However, there are services departing from Terminal 4 and arriving at Rochester via Jamaica and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Downtown Rochester is 269 miles. The road distance is 328.6 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester, including transfers.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 8h 32m, you could also bus via Jamaica, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Downtown Rochester, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $100–270 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- 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
- $100–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $140–260
- Business Plus
- $150–270
- Economy
- $110–240
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Downtown Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Rochester.
There are 134+ hotels available in Downtown Rochester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Downtown Rochester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.