There are 9 ways to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC) by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
1h 27m$95–650Drive 324.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 324.1 mi
6h 21m$60–86Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 15m$87–512Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 54m$122–300Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
9h 9m$72–261Bus, train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the bus from Terminal B - Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Woodside Av/61 Stbus
- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
- 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 52m$493–1,634Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
3h 47m$118–626Bus via Woodside Av/61 St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 19m$71–119Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York La Guardia-LGA to Rochester-ROC324.1 mi
6h 21m
Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $95 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Terminal B - Laguardia Airport (LGA) and arriving at Rochester via Roosevelt Av/74 St and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Woodside and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 255 miles. The road distance is 326 miles.
The best way to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs $120 - $300.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC), including transfers and time at the airport.
New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 8h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $270 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between New York La Guardia Airport (LGA), USA and Rochester Airport (ROC), USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) 4 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 Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- 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
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $150–270
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–6
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
- Phone
- 877-789-6669
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Terminal B - Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Woodside Av/61 St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Q70 free service
- $0
- 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
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York La Guardia-LGA to Rochester-ROC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Laguardia Airport Airport to Rochester Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 27m.
New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 326 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester Airport (ROC).
Delta and United Airlines offer flights from Laguardia Airport Airport to Rochester Airport.
There are 134+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (ROC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) and Rochester Airport (ROC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.