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How to get fromRochester to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2h 13m
    $100–573

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    6h 30m
    $50–230

  3. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    7h 58m
    $102–410

  4. Drive 314.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationcar car 314.5 mi
    6h 4m
    $58–83

  5. Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    2h 10m
    $76–368

  6. Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2h 37m
    $507–1,648

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    4h 13m
    $93–569

  8. Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    7h 40m
    $50–85

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    8h 13m
    $100–270

Rochester to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by bus and foot

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, 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.

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