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 €35. 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 €35, and a flight costs an average of €65.

Distance: 250 miles (403 km)

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€90

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€47

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€157

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€60

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7h 37m

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7h 7m

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7h 11m

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6h 41m

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4h 33m

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2h 33m

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5h 5m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is a bus with an average price of €47.

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

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average €90.

A bus is €109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average €157.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 41m.

Train takes on average 7h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New York, NY and Rochester, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from New York, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users.

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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.

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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.

  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT A278 · ADT A264 · ADT N804
    11:15 AM8h35
    New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY
    7:50 PMRochester
    591One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT A278 · ADT A264 · ADT N804
    11:15 AM8h35
    New York, W 33rd St / 11th Ave (Hudson Yards Trailways), NY
    7:50 PMRochester
    591One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA3647
    10:30 AM1h25
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    11:55 AMGreater Rochester International Airport
    2521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak49 Lake Shore Limited
    3:40 PM7h43
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    11:23 PMRochester station, Rochester, NY
    3741One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM7h25
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    4:25 PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
    751One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM7h00
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    7:00 PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM7h11
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    7:10 AMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
    791One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA3649
    4:59 PM1h30
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    6:29 PMGreater Rochester International Airport
    2521One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA3559
    9:59 PM1h30
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    11:29 PMGreater Rochester International Airport
    2521One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA1366 · UA6130
    6:00 AM3h38
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    9:38 AMGreater Rochester International Airport
    2601One-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 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 €47.

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

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average €90.

A bus is €109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average €157.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 41m.

Train takes on average 7h 7m.

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 64 flights per day.
  • Around 25 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:
  • 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.
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 JetBlue Airways, United, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Rochester, NY by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways, Infobus, Shortline Bus, Trailways to go to Rochester, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Rochester, NY by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Rochester, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines.
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways, Infobus, Trailways.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rochester, NY to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Rochester, NY, including its attractions like the Strong National Museum of Play, the George Eastman Museum, and the scenic High Falls, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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