There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Purchase by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain
4h 18m$106–595Drive 307.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Purchasecar 307.8 mi
6h 13m$57–82Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
9h 13m$104–399Bus via New York (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 30m$64–118Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
4h 19m$88–376Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, shuttle, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
- Take a shuttle bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Grand Central
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
5h 6m$543–1,688Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train, line 12 bus
- 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
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B to Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rdbus
6h 15m$93–519Bus 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
6h 24m$80–340Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Yonkers Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
9h 22m$102–260Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to White Plains Stationbus FlixBus 2605
9h 48m$61–215
Rochester to Purchase by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Purchase is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Purchase is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Purchase. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Purchase. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Dobbs Ferry via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Rochester and Purchase is 293 miles. The road distance is 309.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Purchase without a car is to train via Albany which takes 9h 13m and costs $100 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Rochester to Purchase, including transfers.
Rochester to Purchase bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Purchase train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Purchase is to train via Albany which takes 9h 13m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Purchase, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Rochester to Purchase St @ Anderson Hill Rd via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Croton-Harmon, Dobbs Ferry, Livingston Ave @ Walnut St, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
Train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Purchase bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rochester to Purchase train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Purchase is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Rochester to Purchase.
There are 284+ hotels available in Purchase.



