There are 7 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, 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 33m$265–602Bus via Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 5m$43–83Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 11m$48–86Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 12m$58–126Drive 320.3 mi
- Drive from Jackson Heights to Rochestercar 320.3 mi
6h 15m$59–85Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
2h 56m$878–4,034Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 19m$188–603
Jackson Heights to Rochester by train and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson Heights to Rochester is to bus via Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av which costs $40 - $85 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson Heights to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $260 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights 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 12m.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Rochester is 259 miles. The road distance is 322.1 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Jackson Heights to Rochester, including transfers.
Jackson Heights to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 11m, you could also train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h 12m.
Jackson Heights to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson Heights to Rochester is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Jackson Heights to Rochester.
What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- 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
- $55–70
- 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
- $45–80
- 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
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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