There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Forest Hills by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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 43m$76–389Drive 320.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Forest Hillscar 320.3 mi
6h 20m$55–80Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
7h 32m$67–97Train 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$140–336Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
1h 56m$115–673Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
3h 4m$98–447Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 50m$66–98Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 22m$103–263
Rochester to Forest Hills by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Forest Hills is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
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 which takes 7h 32m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Rochester to Forest Hills, including transfers.
Rochester to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop 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 43m and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 32m, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- 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 33m
- 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 42m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal 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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