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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 30m
    $93–246

  2. Drive  291.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Yorktown Heightscar car 291.4 mi
    5h 59m
    $50–72

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E to Underhill Ave @ Front Stbus bus 15
    9h 45m
    $69–254

  4. Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain train
    4h 43m
    $128–698

  5. 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 Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 54m
    $92–380

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E to Underhill Ave @ Front Stbus bus 15
    11h 32m
    $69–101

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

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain train
    4h 47m
    $95–399

  8. 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 21m
    $114–460

  9. 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 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain train
    6h 57m
    $91–473

  10. 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 Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain train
    6h 56m
    $73–284

Rochester to Yorktown Heights by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Yorktown Heights, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 6h 10m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Underhill Ave @ Front St via New York, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Madison Av, Grand Central Terminal, White Plains, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E in around 9h 45m.

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