There are 7 ways to get from Elmhurst to Rochester by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
1h 29m$213–574Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 35m$48–97Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 11m$53–116Drive 319.3 mi
- Drive from Elmhurst to Rochestercar 319.3 mi
6h 16m$59–85Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 2m$877–4,031Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 26m$198–603Bus via Grand Av-Newtown (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 18m$48–93
Elmhurst to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Rochester is to bus via Grand Av-Newtown which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $210 - $600.
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 35m.
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 11m.
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 11m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 29m 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 29m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Delta flies from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $65–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $65–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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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 16m to drive from Elmhurst to Rochester.
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