There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Upper East Side by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Fly to Laguardia Airport, line 6 subway
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the subway from 125th Street to 86th Streetsubway
2h 19m$118–681Drive 317.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Upper East Sidecar 317.3 mi
6h 10m$55–79Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
7h 26m$68–98Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 53m$139–332Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2h 18m$84–401Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2h 47m$97–442Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 59m$65–99Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 6m$102–261
Rochester to Upper East Side by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Upper East Side is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Upper East Side is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Upper East Side. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Upper East Side. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at 86th Street via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Rochester and Upper East Side is 268 miles. The road distance is 319.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Upper East Side without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Rochester to Upper East Side, including transfers.
Rochester to Upper East Side bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Upper East Side train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Upper East Side is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train via Albany, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $410 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to 86th Street via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 125th Street to 86th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- 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
- $75–170
Train from Rochester to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Upper East Side bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rochester to Upper East Side train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Upper East Side is 319 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Rochester to Upper East Side.
There are 3914+ hotels available in Upper East Side.