There are 9 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
2h 9m$83–539Drive 313.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New Yorkcar 313.6 mi
6h 8m$58–83Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
6h 24m$70–254Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 14m$118–252Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester (ROC) to New York313.6 mi
6h 8mFly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
1h 57m$64–349Fly 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 5m$495–1,568Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 19m$68–111Train 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 37m$113–332
Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $60 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and New York is 266 miles. The road distance is 315.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $70 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $350 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and New York, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- +1 888 842-7245
- 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
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester (ROC) to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York is 315 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York.
There are 3808+ hotels available in New York.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (ROC) and New York. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.