What is the cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Rochester is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York (State) to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $95 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between New York (State) and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Rochester. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between New York (State) and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Rochester. However, there are services departing from W 4 St-Wash Sq and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from New York (State) to Rochester?

The distance between New York (State) and Rochester is 274 miles. The road distance is 314.4 miles.

How do I travel from New York (State) to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Rochester without a car is to bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 7h 32m and costs $50 - $240.

How long does it take to get from New York (State) to Rochester?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from New York (State) to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York (State) to Rochester bus from?

New York (State) to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the New York (State) to Rochester train from?

New York (State) to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New York (State) to Rochester?

The best way to get from New York (State) to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $95 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $50 - $240 and takes 7h 32m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the New York (State) to Rochester bus arrive?

New York (State) to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.

Where does the New York (State) to Rochester train arrive?

New York (State) to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from New York (State) to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Rochester is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from New York (State) to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 142+ hotels available in Rochester.

New York (State) to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from New York (State) to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
best
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
2h 48m
$97–491
Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
7h 32m
$53–233
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 9m
$103–263
Drive 312.6 mi
1. Drive from New York to Rochestercar 312.6 mi
6h 2m
$57–83
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 26m
$111–630
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 25m
$508–1,650
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 37m
$58–93

New York (State) to Rochester by subway and bus

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Distance: 272.7 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) 5 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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