There are 9 ways to get from New York University to University of Rochester by subway, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
best- Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 35m$94–508Drive 312.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York University to University of Rochestercar 312.4 mi
6h 8m$57–83Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
7h 47m$66–249Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 25m$117–280Line 6 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the subway from Astor Pl to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 40m$113–677Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 34m$505–1,647Fly 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
5h 39m$104–496Fly 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
5h 50m$118–645Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 53m$70–114
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York University to University of Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from New York University to University of Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $500 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from New York University to University of Rochester. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from New York University to University of Rochester. However, there are services departing from 8 St-NYU and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between New York University and University of Rochester is 286 miles. The road distance is 314.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York University to University of Rochester without a car is to bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 7h 47m and costs $65 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from New York University to University of Rochester, including transfers.
New York University to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
New York University to University of Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York University to University of Rochester is to bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 7h 47m and costs $65 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,700 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between New York University, NY, USA and University of Rochester, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from New York to Rochester every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $100–260 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
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 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
- 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
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Astor Pl to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
New York University to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
New York University to University of Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York University to University of Rochester is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from New York University to University of Rochester.
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