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 $45 - $70 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Rochester is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from New York to Rochester. However, there are services departing from New York, NY and arriving at BarHarbor Bank, Rochester via Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover and DHMC East Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between New York and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from New York station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Randolph Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from New York to Rochester?

The distance between New York and Rochester is 309 miles. The road distance is 261.5 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 train which takes 7h 50m and costs $120 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 Dartmouth Coach, depart from New York, NY 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 or bus from New York to Rochester?

The best way to get from New York to Rochester is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the New York to Rochester bus arrive?

New York to Rochester bus services, operated by Dartmouth Coach, arrive at Dartmouth College station.

Where does the New York to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from New York to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Rochester is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from New York to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 188+ hotels available in Rochester.

New York to Rochester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from New York to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, shuttle, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Randolph Amtraktrain Vermonter
7h 50m
$125–232
Drive 260 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York to Rochestercar 260 mi
5h 43m
$48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Dartmouth Collegebus New York
2. Take the bus from DHMC East Entrance to BarHarbor Bank, Rochesterbus 89er South
8h 31m
$77–102
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Burlington International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane EWR - BTV
2. Take the bus from Burlington International Airport to Brandon, VTbus
5h 45m
$534–1,785
Fly Laguardia Airport to Burlington International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane LGA - BTV
2. Take the bus from Burlington International Airport to Brandon, VTbus
6h 10m
$125–569
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burlington International Airport, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane JFK - BTV
2. Take the bus from Burlington International Airport to Brandon, VTbus
6h 1m
$113–466
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to Killington Ski Resortshuttle
6h 27m
$595–1,752
Fly Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to Killington Ski Resortshuttle
6h 44m
$166–476
Fly Westchester County Airport to Lebanon, bus
1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Lebanon (LEB)plane HPN - LEB
2. Take the bus from VA Hospital WRJ to BarHarbor Bank, Rochesterbus
7h 22m
$134–798
Fly Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
2. Take the train from Schenectady to Rutlandtrain
3. Take the taxi from Rutland to Rochestertaxi
8h 25m
$157–690

New York to Rochester by bus

5Weekly Buses

8h 31mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 306.7 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Randolph Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York, NY to BarHarbor Bank, Rochester via Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover and DHMC East Entrance in around 8h 31m.

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