There are 9 ways to get from Hempstead to Rochester by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 30m$84–427Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 49m$47–89Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 35m$62–134Drive 329.9 mi
- Drive from Hempstead to Rochestercar 329.9 mi
6h 45m$61–87Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 41m$363–781Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 47m$282–661Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 20m$122–782Fly 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
5h 50m$146–926Bus via Hempstead Bus Station
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
- Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
9h 10m$54–237
Hempstead to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Rochester is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Rochester via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Hempstead and Rochester is 285 miles. The road distance is 331.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Hempstead to Rochester, including transfers.
Hempstead to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Rochester is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Mineola to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
- 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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $65–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $65–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $55–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- 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 Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Rochester is 332 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Hempstead to Rochester.
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