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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rochester, NY to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochester, NY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to New York, NY:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to New York, NY costing on average $97 (€80).
A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to New York, NY costing on average $240 (€197).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Rochester, NY to New York, NY
How to get from Rochester, NY to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rochester, NY to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:20 PM7h15Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY9:35 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:20 PM7h15Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY9:35 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA43857:10 PM1h20Greater Rochester International Airport8:30 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$3141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 64 Maple Leaf1:25 PM7h51Rochester station, Rochester, NY9:16 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1231One-way0 transfers
- 48 Lake Shore Limited10:06 AM8h36Rochester station, Rochester, NY6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1231One-way0 transfers
- 280 Empire Service5:31 AM7h14Rochester station, Rochester, NY12:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1531One-way0 transfers
6:55 PM7h10Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY2:05 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$651One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:35 PM7h00Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY6:35 AMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$661One-way0 transfers
- 5:15 PM7h05Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY12:20 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$661One-way0 transfers
B648512:10 PM1h21Greater Rochester International Airport1:31 PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers- B611856:38 AM1h22Greater Rochester International Airport8:00 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
- UA36266:00 AM1h20Greater Rochester International Airport7:20 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$3141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to New York, NY:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to New York, NY costing on average $97 (€80).
A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to New York, NY costing on average $240 (€197).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochester, NY and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Greater Rochester International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rochester station, Rochester, NY and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
- Travel with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways, Infobus, Trailways to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with United, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways, Infobus, Trailways.
- 3 direct flights per day with United, JetBlue Airways.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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