There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Hofstra University by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
2h 56m$79–371Drive 331.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Hofstra Universitycar 331.3 mi
6h 45m$61–88Train 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 / ...
9h 4m$107–321Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 31m$64–105Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
3h 23m$105–586Fly Rochester 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 Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
3h 51m$518–1,667Bus 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 1m$71–336Bus 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
5h 22m$87–511Bus via 188 St/64 Av
- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
9h 55m$63–242Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
10h 12m$111–279
Rochester to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Hofstra University is to fly and train which takes 2h 56m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Hempstead via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Rochester and Hofstra University is 287 miles. The road distance is 333.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Hofstra University without a car is to train via Albany which takes 9h 4m and costs $100 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Rochester to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Rochester to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Hofstra University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Hofstra University is to train via Albany which takes 9h 4m and costs $100 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Rochester to Hofstra University via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- 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
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- 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 Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- 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 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Rochester to Hofstra University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Hofstra University is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Rochester to Hofstra University.
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