There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Elmont by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, bus
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Valley Streamtrain
- Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus
3h 1m$82–409Drive 326.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Elmontcar 326.4 mi
6h 36m$60–86Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 40m$63–92Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 43m$107–270Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to Valley Streamtrain
- Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus
3h 45m$115–683Fly 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 Valley Streamtrain
- Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus
4h 5m$102–444Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
5h 9m$65–303Bus via 188 St/64 Av
- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813-D / ...
8h 53m$60–239
Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Elmont is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Elmont is to fly and train and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Elmont. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Savoy Av / Hempstead via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Elmont. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Valley Stream via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Rochester and Elmont is 285 miles. The road distance is 328.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Elmont without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Rochester to Elmont, including transfers.
Rochester to Elmont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Elmont train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Elmont is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Elmont, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Rochester to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 7h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–7
Train from Woodside to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Valley Stream
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Elmont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Rochester to Elmont train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Elmont is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Rochester to Elmont.
There are 2393+ hotels available in Elmont.



