What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Long Island is to bus via Rochester Bus Stop which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $60 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Long Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Rochester to Long Island?

The distance between Rochester and Long Island is 260 miles. The road distance is 319.4 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $55 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Long Island?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Rochester to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Long Island bus from?

Rochester to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Long Island train from?

Rochester to Long Island train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Long Island?

The best way to get from Rochester to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $240 and takes 6h 30m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Rochester to Long Island bus arrive?

Rochester to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Rochester to Long Island train arrive?

Rochester to Long Island train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Long Island is 319 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Rochester to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 99+ hotels available in Long Island.

Rochester to Long Island - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Long Island by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Laguardia Airport
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
1h 29m
$92–570
Bus via Rochester Bus Stop (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
7h 20m
$52–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
6h 30m
$57–231
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 15m
$102–261
Drive 317.5 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Brooklyncar 317.5 mi
6h 15m
$58–84
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
1h 28m
$62–330
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
2h 36m
$521–1,651

Rochester to Long Island by bus and subway

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. 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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