How to travel from Rochester to New York City

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Travel Information from Rochester to New York City

distanceDistance250 miles (403 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$38 - $189
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $38 (€34) • 6 h 27 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $38 (€34) • 6 h 40 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus

Travel 250 miles (403 km) by bus, flight or train from Rochester to New York City. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 6 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $38 (€34). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Rochester to New York City.

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There are 3 ways that you can travel from Rochester to New York City. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to New York City is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $38 (€34) compared to other travel options to New York City:

A bus is $118 (€105) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Rochester to New York City costing on average $157 (€139).

A bus is generally $151 (€134) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $189 (€168) from Rochester to New York City.

The fastest way from Rochester to New York City is by bus with an average journey time of 6 h 40 min.

There are alternative travel options to New York City that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, getting to New York City by train can take on average 7 h 43 min.

The distance is approximately 250 miles (403 km) from Rochester to New York City.

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

  • 2 buses a day.
  • 5 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rochester to New York City:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rochester to New York City:

    • You can travel from Rochester to New York City by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $38 (€34) with Flixbus from Rochester to New York City.
    Many of our customers traveling from Rochester to New York City don't make New York City their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after New York City are Boston, Washington, DC or Philadelphia, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from New York City to any of these top destinations today!

    When planning your trip from Rochester to New York City, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

    • Bus tickets are costing on average $38 (€34) one way.
    • Plane tickets are costing on average $157 (€139) one way.
    • Train tickets cost $189 (€168) one way on average.

    However, we recommend buying tickets from Rochester to New York City online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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