There are 10 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
1h 18m$80–550Drive 318.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA)car 318.8 mi
6h 31m$59–84Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2h 6m$61–336Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
7h 3m$73–257Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
8h 24m$120–447Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, bus
- 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
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Prince St to Laguardia Airport/Terminal Bbus
3h 26m$502–1,585Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
3h 35m$107–587Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 12m$71–109Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 47m$122–295Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-ROC to New York La Guardia-LGA318.8 mi
6h 31m
Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA). However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Terminal B - Laguardia Airport (LGA) via Roosevelt Avenue Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA). However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 255 miles. The road distance is 320.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) without a car is to bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 7h 3m and costs $70 - $260.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 7h 3m, you could also train via Albany, which costs $120 - $450 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and New York La Guardia Airport (LGA), USA?
Delta flies from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
- $45–330
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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 Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- 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
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–170
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $29–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
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
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $150–270
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Roosevelt Av/Prince St to Laguardia Airport/Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester-ROC to New York La Guardia-LGA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Rochester Airport to Laguardia Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 18m.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 321 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA).
Delta offers flights from Rochester Airport to Laguardia Airport Airport.
There are 2823+ hotels available in New York La Guardia Airport (LGA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (ROC) and New York La Guardia Airport (LGA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















