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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 an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $541.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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$119 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $541 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 2h 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 $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $119 (€100).
A bus is $468 (€392) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $541 (€454).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Tickets start at around $119 (€100) compared to roughly $72 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-47.26 (€-39.61). The journey takes 7h 12m versus 5h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
CHR020265:00 PM6h30New York, NY11:30 PMRochester, Rochester, NY$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- CHR020265:00 PM6h30New York, NY11:30 PMRochester, Rochester, NY$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA446510:55 AM1h17Newark Liberty International Airport12:12 PMGreater Rochester International Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 49 Lake Shore Limited3:40 PM7h43Penn Station, New York, NY11:23 PMRochester station, Rochester, NY$8501One-way0 transfers
ADT A276-D · ADT A134-D · ADT N948-D7:00 AM11h45New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY6:45 PMRochester$851One-way2 transfers
6:10 AM7h20New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY1:30 PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$951One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:00 AM7h25New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.4:25 PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$1011One-way0 transfers
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AA51446:30 AM4h07John F. Kennedy International Airport10:37 AMGreater Rochester International Airport$3181One-way1 transfer- UA36494:35 PM1h24Newark Liberty International Airport5:59 PMGreater Rochester International Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
- UA41699:30 PM1h27Newark Liberty International Airport10:57 PMGreater Rochester International Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Rochester, NY:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $119 (€100).
A bus is $468 (€392) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $541 (€454).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 69 flights per day.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways, CoachRun to go to Rochester, NY by bus.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways, United, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, psa airlines to go to Rochester, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Rochester, NY by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways, CoachRun.
- 4 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways, United.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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