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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to West Hempstead by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly 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 West Hempsteadtrain train
    2h 28m
    $81–379

  2. Drive  328.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to West Hempsteadcar car 328.7 mi
    6h 41m
    $55–79

  3. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 37m
    $143–344

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    9h 2m
    $68–97

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Woodside to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain train
    2h 53m
    $117–684

  6. Fly 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 Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    4. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain train
    3h 32m
    $101–446

  7. Bus via 188 St/64 Av

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813-D / ...
    9h 16m
    $60–239

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 32m
    $104–260

Rochester to West Hempstead by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to West Hempstead via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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