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Travel Information to Rochester, NY from New York, NY

Distance250 miles (403 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$35 - $83
Cheapest modeBus • $35 (€32) • 6 h 10 min
Fastest modeFlight • $83 (€75) • 1 h 29 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 250 miles (403 km) to Rochester, NY from New York, NY. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from New York, NY to Rochester, NY.

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from New York, NY to Rochester, NY

How to get from New York, NY to Rochester, NY by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

OurBusX R HAPPY TOUR INC DOT# 2819051 MC # 939880
11:00PM6h25
New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
05:25AMRochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY
$541One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

OurBusX R HAPPY TOUR INC DOT# 2819051 MC # 939880
11:00PM6h25
New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
05:25AMRochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY
$541One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA3647
11:22AM1h25
Newark Liberty International Airport
12:47PMGreater Rochester International Airport
$2241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

New York TrailwaysNYT 810
10:00AM7h00
New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
05:00PMRochester
$921One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
09:20AM6h30
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
03:50PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
$931One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
06:10AM7h20
New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
01:30PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
$931One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB61386
07:30AM1h27
John F. Kennedy International Airport
08:57AMGreater Rochester International Airport
$1821One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA3671
08:21AM1h31
Newark Liberty International Airport
09:52AMGreater Rochester International Airport
$2241One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2045 · AA1438
06:30AM5h34
John F. Kennedy International Airport
12:04PMGreater Rochester International Airport
$2241One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY

Travel to Rochester, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York, NY to Rochester, NY.

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There are 3 travel options from New York, NY to Rochester, NY: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Rochester, NY from New York, NY is by taking a bus, which costs on average $35 (€32).

This is compared to other ways of getting from New York, NY to Rochester, NY:

A bus is $47 (€43) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $83 (€75).

Taking a bus costs $25 (€22) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $60 (€54).

The fastest way to get to Rochester, NY from New York, NY is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 29 min.

Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 10 min of travel time.

Getting to Rochester, NY by train takes 6 h 55 min on average.

Rochester, NY is approximately 250 miles (403 km) away from New York, NY.

The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is:

  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • 18 flights a day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from New York, NY to Rochester, NY as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Rochester, NY:

    The following travel companies offer services from New York, NY to Rochester, NY:

    • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound or Infobus to go to Rochester, NY by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Greyhound New York, NY to Rochester, NY tickets on Omio for $35 (€32).
    • Travel with American Airlines or Republic Airlines for flights to Rochester, NY. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for American Airlines New York, NY to Rochester, NY tickets on Omio for $83 (€75).
    • Amtrak or VIA Rail can take you to Rochester, NY by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from New York, NY to Rochester, NY for $60 (€54).

    Yes, there are direct routes from New York, NY to Rochester, NY with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 10 direct buses a day to Rochester, NY with FlixBus, Greyhound or Infobus.
    • You can check for a direct flight to Rochester, NY with with 1 direct flight per day.
    • You can check for a direct train to Rochester, NY with Amtrak or VIA Rail with 4 direct trains per day.

    Direct services to Rochester, NY tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Many of our customers traveling from New York, NY to Rochester, NY don't make Rochester, NY their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Rochester, NY are Boston, MA, Buffalo, NY, Syracuse, NY or Albany, NY, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Rochester, NY to any of these top destinations today!
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