There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Universal Studios Florida by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Orlando (MCO)plane ROC - MCO
4h 40m$301–874Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Orlando (MCO)plane BUF - MCO
6h 32m$164–318Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
31h 45m$228–376Train via New York
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain
32h 26m$740–1,282Drive 1,205.9 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Universal Studios Floridacar 1,205.9 mi
21h 25m$221–318Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Orlandotrain Floridian
39h 3m$889–1,412Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus 308 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain
40h 58m$721–1,367
Rochester to Universal Studios Florida by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Universal Studios Florida is to bus and fly which costs $160 - $320 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Universal Studios Florida is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $300 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way via Ithaca, Washington Union Station, John Young Pkwy & Amelia St and N Garland Ave & W Amelia St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at LYNX Central via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Winter Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 26m.
The distance between Rochester and Universal Studios Florida is 1065 miles. The road distance is 1212.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Universal Studios Florida without a car is to bus which takes 31h 45m and costs $220 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Rochester to Universal Studios Florida, including transfers.
Rochester to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Universal Studios Florida is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $300 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $380 and takes 31h 45m, you could also train via New York, which costs $700 - $1,300 and takes 32h 26m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Orlando (MCO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Universal Studios Florida via Ithaca, Washington Union Station, Orlando Bus Station, John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 31h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Rochester to Orlando via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Orlando via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Orlando via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Winter Park Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–160
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Ithaca
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Rochester to Buffalo
- Saver
- $19–45
- Flexible
- $39–45
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Ithaca station.
Rochester to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Universal Studios Florida is 1213 miles. It takes approximately 21h 25m to drive from Rochester to Universal Studios Florida.
There are 1991+ hotels available in Universal Studios Florida.













