There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to New York (State) 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 59m$74–342Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
6h 23m$57–231Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 4m$103–262Drive 312.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to New Yorkcar 312.3 mi
6h 4m$57–83Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
2h 16m$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
2h 27m$510–1,651Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 30m$58–92
Rochester to New York (State) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to New York (State) is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to New York (State) is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $70 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Rochester and New York (State) is 275 miles. The road distance is 314.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to New York (State) without a car is to bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 6h 23m and costs $55 - $240.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Rochester to New York (State), including transfers.
Rochester to New York (State) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to New York (State) train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to New York (State) is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $70 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $55 - $240 and takes 6h 23m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and New York (State), 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
- $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 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- +1 800-858-8555
- 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 (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
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to New York (State) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Rochester to New York (State) train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to New York (State) is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Rochester to New York (State).
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