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

The cheapest way to get from New York to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $500 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York and arriving at Rochester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between New York and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Rochester. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from New York to Rochester?

The distance between New York and Rochester is 266 miles. The road distance is 314.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from New York to Rochester, including transfers.

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

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

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

New York to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New York to Rochester?

The best way to get from New York to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $500 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 6h 25m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the New York to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the New York to Rochester train arrive?

New York to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from New York to Rochester?

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

How do I get a train ticket from New York to Rochester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New York to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 142+ hotels available in Rochester.

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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 4m
$505–1,646
Drive 312.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York to Rochestercar 312.6 mi
6h 2m
$57–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
6h 25m
$60–120
Train
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
6h 55m
$100–260
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 4m
$99–497
Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 25m
$111–630
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 2m
$99–515
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 6m
$105–534
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 31m
$82–184

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

United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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