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

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from Rochester, NY to New York, NY

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

Adirondack TrailwaysADT N823
09:30AM7h30
Rochester
05:00PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
$591One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Adirondack TrailwaysADT N823
09:30AM7h30
Rochester
05:00PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
$591One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB6185
06:30AM1h20
Greater Rochester International Airport
07:50AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$2011One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak64 Maple Leaf
01:34PM8h41
Rochester station, Rochester, NY
10:15PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$741One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak48 Lake Shore Limited
10:06AM8h36
Rochester station, Rochester, NY
06:42PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$941One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak284 Empire Service
08:34AM7h11
Rochester station, Rochester, NY
03:45PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$1081One-way
0 transfers
Adirondack TrailwaysADT N805
07:45AM6h40
Rochester
02:25PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
$621One-way
0 transfers
Adirondack TrailwaysADT N809
01:20PM6h50
Rochester
08:10PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
$591One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM7h10
Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
04:15PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
$711One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA3415
02:20PM1h37
Greater Rochester International Airport
03:57PMNewark Liberty International Airport
$2391One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA3547
06:00AM1h36
Greater Rochester International Airport
07:36AMNewark Liberty International Airport
$2391One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1485 · AA1064
07:15AM6h50
Greater Rochester International Airport
02:05PMLaGuardia Airport
$2391One-way
1 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.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Rochester, NY to New York, NY: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Rochester, NY and New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $44 (€40).

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

Taking a bus costs $41 (€37) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $86 (€77).

Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $61 (€55).

The quickest way to travel to New York, NY from Rochester, NY is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 16 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 6 h 5 min on average.

Getting to New York, NY by train takes 7 h 5 min on average.

New York, NY is approximately 250 miles (403 km) away from Rochester, NY.

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

  • 10 buses a day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • 6 trains per day.

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

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

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

    • You can travel to New York, NY from Rochester, NY by bus with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus or Trailways. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $44 (€40) with FlixBus from Rochester, NY to New York, NY.
    • You can take a flight from Rochester, NY to New York, NY with United, Republic Airlines or American Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $86 (€77) with American Airlines from Rochester, NY to New York, NY.
    • You can travel by train to New York, NY from Rochester, NY with Amtrak or VIA Rail, and you can find Amtrak Rochester, NY to New York, NY tickets for $61 (€55) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Rochester, NY to New York, NY with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus available with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus or Trailways 9 direct buses per day.
    • Direct flights with with 1 direct flight per day.
    • 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak or VIA Rail.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to New York, NY as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Rochester, NY and New York, NY.

    Omio customers who travel from Rochester, NY to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ or Niagara Falls, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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