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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Rochester, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $250 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Rochester, NY:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $184 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $250 (€202).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Rochester, NY
How to get from New York, NY to Rochester, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ADT N814 · ADT N8165:15 PM9h10New York, NY2:25 AMRochester$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ADT N814 · ADT N8165:15 PM9h10New York, NY2:25 AMRochester$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UA36439:59 PM1h19Newark Liberty International Airport11:18 PMGreater Rochester International Airport$3131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 283 Empire Service1:20 PM6h57Penn Station, New York, NY8:17 PMRochester station, Rochester, NY$1531One-way0 transfers
- 63 Maple Leaf7:15 AM7h00Penn Station, New York, NY2:15 PMRochester station, Rochester, NY$1531One-way0 transfers
- 281 Empire Service10:20 AM7h08Penn Station, New York, NY5:28 PMRochester station, Rochester, NY$1531One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM7h11New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.7:10 AMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$641One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM7h15New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.4:15 PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$641One-way0 transfers
- ADT A276 · ADT A134 · ADT N9487:00 AM11h45New York, NY6:45 PMRochester$651One-way2 transfers
B61868:28 AM1h34John F. Kennedy International Airport10:02 AMGreater Rochester International Airport$2761One-way0 transfers- B611869:59 PM1h38John F. Kennedy International Airport11:37 PMGreater Rochester International Airport$2761One-way0 transfers
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AA53746:30 AM4h51John F. Kennedy International Airport11:21 AMGreater Rochester International Airport$2861One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Rochester, NY:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $184 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $250 (€202).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Rochester, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Greater Rochester International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Rochester station, Rochester, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY.
- Travel with United, JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Rochester, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Rochester, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, Infobus, Shortline Bus, Trailways to go to Rochester, NY by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with United, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, Infobus, Trailways.
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