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How to get fromRochester to Southoldby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Southold by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Ronkonkomatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Southoldtrain train
    5h 13m
    $90–375

  2. Drive 399.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Southoldcar car 399.8 mi
    8h 11m
    $73–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Southoldbus bus North Fork
    9h 56m
    $87–311

  4. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain train
    4. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Southoldtrain train
    11h 22m
    $128–358

  5. Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Woodside to Ronkonkomatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Southoldtrain train
    5h 46m
    $112–569

  6. Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Southoldtrain train
    6h 8m
    $528–1,500

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Ronkonkomatrain train
    4. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Southoldtrain train
    7h 18m
    $88–411

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    3. Take the train from Woodside to Ronkonkomatrain train
    4. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Southoldtrain train
    7h 46m
    $115–665

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Southoldtrain train
    11h 45m
    $121–311

  10. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Southoldbus bus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
    11h 47m
    $86–164

Rochester to Southold by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Southold, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester to Southold via New York, W 42 St/9 Av, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 41st St bet 3rd & Lex in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Southold via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 11h 22m.

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