There are 7 ways to get from Elmhurst to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
1h 28m$147–902Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816-D / ...
7h 57m$53–233Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 10m$98–266Drive 319.3 mi
- Drive from Elmhurst to Rochestercar 319.3 mi
6h 15m$59–85Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 5m$112–631Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 17m$140–754Bus via Woodhaven Blvd/Alderton St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 55m$58–97
Elmhurst to Rochester by subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Rochester. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Woodside and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Elmhurst and Rochester is 259 miles. The road distance is 321.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs $50 - $240.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Elmhurst to Rochester, including transfers.
Elmhurst to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Elmhurst to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $240 and takes 7h 57m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $270 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Rochester 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Elmhurst to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Elmhurst to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Rochester is 321 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Elmhurst to Rochester.
There are 142+ hotels available in Rochester.







