There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Forest Hills by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
1h 40m$76–389Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813-D / ...
6h 42m$57–231Train 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 / ...
8h 8m$140–335Drive 320.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Forest Hillscar 320.3 mi
6h 20m$59–85Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2h 1m$110–673Fly 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
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain
2h 53m$98–437Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 50m$62–94Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 31m$102–262
Rochester to Forest Hills by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Forest Hills is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Forest Hills via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Rochester and Forest Hills is 275 miles. The road distance is 322.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Forest Hills without a car is to bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 6h 42m and costs $55 - $240.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Rochester to Forest Hills, including transfers.
Rochester to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Forest Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Forest Hills is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $55 - $240 and takes 6h 42m, you could also train via Albany, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 5 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
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
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- 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
- $60–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–160
Train from Rochester to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–8
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Rochester to Forest Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Forest Hills is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Rochester to Forest Hills.
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