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 drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 2m.

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 52m and costs $110 - $650.

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, NY and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Binghamton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

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 Binghamton which takes 7h 16m and costs $85 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m 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 OurBus, depart from New York, NY 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 52m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Binghamton, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 16m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $270 and takes 8h 9m.

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

New York (State) to Rochester bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Binghamton, NY 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 176+ hotels available in Rochester.

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There are 5 ways to get from New York (State) to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
2h 52m
$112–631
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816-D / ...
7h 32m
$53–233
Bus via Binghamton
1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Binghamton, NYbus New York
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 16m
$88–182
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 9m
$98–263
Drive 312.6 mi
1. Drive from New York to Rochestercar 312.6 mi
6h 2m
$57–83

New York (State) to Rochester by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 272.7 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York, NY to Rochester Bus Stop via Binghamton, NY and Binghamton in around 7h 16m.

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