There are 8 ways to get from Ontario to Manhattan by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2h 34m$141–435Drive 304.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ontario to Manhattancar 304.1 mi
6h 8m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
6h 40m$115–307Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 53m$171–393Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway
2h 37m$165–650Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 40m$572–1,725Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 40m$121–168Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 31m$169–351
Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Manhattan is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Manhattan is to fly and train which takes 2h 34m and costs $140 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Ontario and Manhattan is 306 miles. The road distance is 305.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $110 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Ontario to Manhattan, including transfers.
Ontario to Manhattan bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Ontario to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Manhattan is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can train via Albany, which costs $170 - $400 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Ontario, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ontario to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Rochester and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–210
- Business Plus
- $100–220
- Economy
- $70–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–170
Train from Rochester to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $130–260
- Business Plus
- $150–270
- Economy
- $110–240
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to Manhattan bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Ontario to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Manhattan is 306 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Ontario to Manhattan.
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