There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Long Island by plane, bus, train, car, subway, 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 28m$67–360Bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 45m$53–83Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
6h 30m$57–231Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 15m$103–262Drive 317.5 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Brooklyncar 317.5 mi
6h 15m$58–84Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
1h 26m$97–570Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
- 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 subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
2h 37m$511–1,651
Rochester to Long Island by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Long Island is to bus via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $95 - $600.
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.
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.
The distance between Rochester and Long Island is 269 miles. The road distance is 319.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $55 - $240.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Rochester to Long Island, including transfers.
Rochester to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Long Island train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $240 and takes 6h 30m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
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
- $45–340
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Long Island bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Rochester to Long Island train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Long Island is 319 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Rochester to Long Island.
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