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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 $46. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$122 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $259 Average price |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
ADT N8239:30 AM7h30Rochester5:00 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$681One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
ADT N947 · ADT N8238:00 AM9h00Rochester5:00 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
B61856:20 AM1h22Greater Rochester International Airport7:42 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$3481One-way0 transfers
Other options
48 Lake Shore Limited10:06 AM8h36Rochester station, Rochester, NY6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1391One-way0 transfers
284 Empire Service8:34 AM7h11Rochester station, Rochester, NY3:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1531One-way0 transfers
64 Maple Leaf1:34 PM7h42Rochester station, Rochester, NY9:16 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1531One-way0 transfers
Toronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-161760711:10 AM6h30Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY5:40 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$751One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM7h10Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY4:15 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$801One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:35 AM7h10Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY5:45 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$801One-way0 transfers
AA3086 · AA6571:40 PM6h43Greater Rochester International Airport8:23 PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$3611One-way1 transfer
UA5502 · UA230610:44 AM6h29Greater Rochester International Airport5:13 PMLaGuardia Airport$4091One-way1 transfer
UA5502 · UA161610:44 AM7h34Greater Rochester International Airport6:18 PMLaGuardia Airport$4091One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Rochester, NY to New York, NY
Travel to New York, 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 Rochester, NY to New York, NY.

This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to New York, NY:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to New York, NY costing on average $64 (€51).
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to New York, NY costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 33 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 United, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, Infobus, Trailways to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Seajets to go to New York, NY by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with United, JetBlue Airways.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, Infobus, Trailways.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Seajets.
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