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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 an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $512.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$130 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $512 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 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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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 $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to New York, NY costing on average $130 (€109).
A bus is $443 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to New York, NY costing on average $512 (€428).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Train takes on average 8h 24m.
Tickets start at around $130 (€109) compared to roughly $94 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$36 (-€30). The journey takes 7h 54m versus 5h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 N947-D · ADT N823-D8:00 AM9h00Rochester5:00 PMNew York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY$531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ADT N947-D · ADT N823-D8:00 AM9h00Rochester5:00 PMNew York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY$531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UA46032:45 PM1h20Greater Rochester International Airport4:05 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$4161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 64 Maple Leaf1:25 PM7h51Rochester station, Rochester, NY9:16 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$741One-way0 transfers
- 48 Lake Shore Limited10:06 AM8h36Rochester station, Rochester, NY6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$951One-way0 transfers
- 284 Empire Service8:25 AM7h20Rochester station, Rochester, NY3:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1081One-way0 transfers
- ADT N809-D · ADT N821-D1:20 PM8h30Rochester9:50 PMNew York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY$711One-way1 transfer
CHR0202712:25 AM6h05Rochester, Rochester, NY6:30 AMNew York, NY$741One-way0 transfers- ADT N813-D12:55 AM6h15Rochester7:10 AMNew York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY$791One-way0 transfers
AA1485 · AA20246:22 AM5h06Greater Rochester International Airport11:28 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$3191One-way1 transfer- UA46026:00 AM1h21Greater Rochester International Airport7:21 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$3421One-way0 transfers
- UA35786:51 PM1h24Greater Rochester International Airport8:15 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$3421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to New York, NY:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to New York, NY costing on average $130 (€109).
A bus is $443 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to New York, NY costing on average $512 (€428).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Train takes on average 8h 24m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 16 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 JetBlue Airways, United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways, CoachRun to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways, United.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways, CoachRun.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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