There are 9 ways to get from New York to Rochester Airport (ROC) by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
best- 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
2h 58m$67–359Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 1m$49–278Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N880h / ...
6h 47m$67–246Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
7h 4m$223–335Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York to Rochester (ROC)314.6 mi
6h 8mDrive 314.6 mi
- Drive from New York to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 314.6 mi
6h 8m$54–78Fly from Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 18m$66–421Train via Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
7h 5m$117–278Bus via Rochester Bus Stop (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 29m$79–113
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to train and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $65 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between New York and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 262 miles. The road distance is 316.5 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $65 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from New York to Rochester Airport (ROC), including transfers.
New York to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
New York to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $65 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $280 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Rochester Airport (ROC), USA?
Trailways operates a bus from New York to Rochester 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $200–320 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- 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
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $200–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York to Rochester (ROC)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
New York to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
New York to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from New York to Rochester Airport (ROC).
There are 178+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (ROC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York and Rochester Airport (ROC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.