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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Rochesterby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Greyhound) or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Rochester by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)planeJFK - ROC
    3h 4m
    $79–387

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus StopbusFlixBus 2685 / ...
    7h 40m
    $45–110

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochestertrainVIA Rail
    7h 24m
    $50–110

  4. Drive 314.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Rochestercar314.8 mi
    6h 2m
    $58–83

  5. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)planeEWR - ROC
    3h 24m

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)planeLGA - ROC
    3h 19m
    $163–466

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeJFK - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
    5h 12m
    $149–839

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeLGA - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
    5h 20m
    $153–938

  9. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus StopbusGreyhound US0215 / ...
    8h 1m
    $45–120

  10. Train via Yonkers

    1. Take the train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to RochestertrainMaple Leaf / ...
    8h 3m
    $58–193

Grand Central Terminal to Rochester by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. 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.

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