What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to West Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to West Hempstead is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to West Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to West Hempstead is to fly and train which takes 2h 46m and costs $75 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at West Hempstead via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Rochester to West Hempstead?

The distance between Rochester and West Hempstead is 287 miles. The road distance is 330.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to West Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to West Hempstead without a car is to train via Albany which takes 8h 56m and costs $110 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to West Hempstead?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Rochester to West Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to West Hempstead bus from?

Rochester to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to West Hempstead train from?

Rochester to West Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Rochester to West Hempstead is to train via Albany which takes 8h 56m and costs $110 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Rochester to West Hempstead bus arrive?

Rochester to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Rochester to West Hempstead train arrive?

Rochester to West Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to West Hempstead is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Rochester to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 372+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

Rochester to West Hempstead - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to West Hempstead by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain
2h 46m
$76–349
Drive 328.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to West Hempsteadcar 328.7 mi
6h 41m
$60–87
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 56m
$114–323
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 10m
$61–96
Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
3. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain
3h 12m
$105–583
Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
4. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain
3h 43m
$514–1,665
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
4h 53m
$74–366
Bus via 188 St/64 Av
1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
9h 19m
$60–239
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 44m
$106–265

Rochester to West Hempstead by train

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8h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.9 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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