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

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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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$122

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$68

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$259

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7h 40m

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7h 36m

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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

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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
    9:30 AM7h30
    Rochester
    5:00 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Adirondack TrailwaysADT N947 · ADT N823
    8:00 AM9h00
    Rochester
    5:00 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB6185
    6:20 AM1h22
    Greater Rochester International Airport
    7:42 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $3481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak48 Lake Shore Limited
    10:06 AM8h36
    Rochester station, Rochester, NY
    6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak284 Empire Service
    8:34 AM7h11
    Rochester station, Rochester, NY
    3:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak64 Maple Leaf
    1:34 PM7h42
    Rochester station, Rochester, NY
    9:16 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1531One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusToronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-1617607
    11:10 AM6h30
    Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY
    5:40 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $751One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM7h10
    Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
    4:15 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:35 AM7h10
    Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
    5:45 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA3086 · AA657
    1:40 PM6h43
    Greater Rochester International Airport
    8:23 PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $3611One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA5502 · UA2306
    10:44 AM6h29
    Greater Rochester International Airport
    5:13 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $4091One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA5502 · UA1616
    10:44 AM7h34
    Greater Rochester International Airport
    6:18 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $4091One-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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rochester, NY and New York, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rochester, NY to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Rochester, NY to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

Train takes on average 7h 5m.

The distance from Rochester, NY to New York, NY is approximately 250 miles (403 km).
The average frequency per day from Rochester, NY to New York, NY is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rochester, NY to New York, NY:
  • 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..
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rochester, NY to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rochester, NY to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
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, 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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