How to travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY

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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 $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $66.

Distance: 250 miles (403 km)

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$126

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$69

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$215

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7h 37m

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5h 12m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
09:20AM6h30
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
03:50PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
$731One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Adirondack TrailwaysADT A276 · ADT A134 · ADT N948
07:00AM11h45
New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
06:45PMRochester
$691One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA1957
10:10PM1h21
Newark Liberty International Airport
11:31PMGreater Rochester International Airport
$3331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak63 Maple Leaf
07:15AM6h58
Penn Station, New York, NY
02:13PMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$1081One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak281 Empire Service
10:20AM7h08
Penn Station, New York, NY
05:28PMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$1221One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak283 Empire Service
01:20PM6h55
Penn Station, New York, NY
08:15PMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$1221One-way
0 transfers
Adirondack TrailwaysADT N810
10:00AM7h00
New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
05:00PMRochester
$751One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM7h15
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
04:15PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
$781One-way
0 transfers
Adirondack TrailwaysADT N806
05:15AM6h30
New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
11:45AMRochester
$751One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB61386
07:29AM1h31
John F. Kennedy International Airport
09:00AMGreater Rochester International Airport
$2911One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6486
10:29PM1h30
John F. Kennedy International Airport
11:59PMGreater Rochester International Airport
$2911One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4709+psa airlinesAA5281
07:35AM4h13
LaGuardia Airport
11:48AMGreater Rochester International Airport
$3051One-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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Rochester, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is a bus with an average price of $42 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Rochester, NY:

A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $64 (€51).

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $66 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

Train takes on average 6h 55m.

The distance from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is approximately 250 miles (403 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 23 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Rochester, NY:
  • Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY.
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Greater Rochester International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Rochester station, Rochester, NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Rochester, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, VIA Rail to go to Rochester, NY by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, New York Trailways, Adirondack Trailways, Trailways to go to Rochester, NY by bus.
  • Travel with JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines, United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Rochester, NY by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Rochester, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak, VIA Rail.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, New York Trailways, Adirondack Trailways.
  • 2 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways, United, Republic Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, Buffalo, NY, Niagara Falls, NY, Syracuse, NY, Albany, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rochester, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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