There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Jamaica by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
1h 43m$71–339Bus via New York
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
6h 52m$59–238Train 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 / ...
7h 53m$112–316Drive 323.1 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Jamaicacar 323.1 mi
6h 24m$59–86Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2h 9m$100–573Fly 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
2h 39m$512–1,658Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
7h 30m$67–111Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 16m$105–269
Rochester to Jamaica by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Jamaica is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Jamaica is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Jamaica. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Jamaica. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Jamaica via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Rochester and Jamaica is 275 miles. The road distance is 325 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Jamaica without a car is to bus via New York which takes 6h 52m and costs $55 - $240.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Rochester to Jamaica, including transfers.
Rochester to Jamaica bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Jamaica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Jamaica is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $55 - $240 and takes 6h 52m, you could also train via Albany, which costs $110 - $320 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Jamaica, 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. Jefferson Lines also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- 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
- $100–260
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Jamaica bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Rochester to Jamaica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Jamaica is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Rochester to Jamaica.
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