What is the cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Rochester is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hempstead to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $850 - $4,100.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Rochester?

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.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Rochester?

The distance between Hempstead and Rochester is 285 miles. The road distance is 331.8 miles.

How do I travel from Hempstead to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs $60 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Hempstead to Rochester?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Hempstead to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Rochester bus from?

Hempstead to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Rochester train from?

Hempstead to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Rochester?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Rochester is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Hempstead to Rochester bus arrive?

Hempstead to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hempstead to Rochester train arrive?

Hempstead to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Rochester is 332 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Hempstead to Rochester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hempstead to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 160+ hotels available in Rochester.

Hempstead to Rochester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Hempstead to Rochester by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaica
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)JFK - ROC
3h 24m
$879–4,037
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 7m
$52–125
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochesterVIA Rail
8h 53m
$62–135
Drive 329.9 mi
1. Drive from Hempstead to Rochester329.9 mi
6h 43m
$61–87
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaica
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)LGA - ROC
3h 46m
$183–531
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn Station
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
4h 6m
$192–492
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)JFK - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 28m
$161–890
Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)LGA - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 41m
$165–934
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0250
2. Take the bus from New York to RochesterAdt N816 / ...
9h 10m
$71–278

Hempstead to Rochester by train

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8h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Hempstead to Rochester by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester

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