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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to University of 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 5m
    $81–384

  2. Drive 314.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to University of Rochestercar314.7 mi
    6h 7m
    $58–83

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochestertrainVIA Rail
    7h 31m
    $68–125

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus StopbusFlixBus 2685 / ...
    7h 47m
    $61–137

  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 26m

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)planeLGA - ROC
    3h 22m
    $170–483

  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 18m
    $161–855

  8. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus StopbusGreyhound US0215 / ...
    8h 8m
    $61–168

  9. Train via Yonkers

    1. Take the train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to RochestertrainMaple Leaf / ...
    8h 10m
    $71–210

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and University of Rochester, NY, USA?

JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) 5 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.

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