There are 8 ways to get from Elmhurst to Rochester by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
1h 34m$110–637Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 47m$58–102Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 10m$103–276Drive 319.3 mi
- Drive from Elmhurst to Rochestercar 319.3 mi
6h 15m$59–85Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 2m$97–511Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 25m$508–1,653Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
3h 25m$101–587Bus via Grand Av-Newtown (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 19m$58–113
Elmhurst to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
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 34m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Woodhaven Blvd/Alderton St and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
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 train which takes 8h 10m and costs $100 - $280.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Elmhurst to Rochester, including transfers.
Elmhurst to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown 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 34m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 8h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 47m.
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, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $100–270 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- 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
- $100–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–230
- Business
- $130–260
- Business Plus
- $150–270
- Economy
- $110–240
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Elmhurst to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop 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.
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