There are 10 ways to get from Journal Square to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
3h 10m$151–428Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark to RochesterAdt N816 / ...
7h 33m$47–206Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochesterVIA Rail
8h 32m$53–113Drive 308.6 mi
- Drive from Journal Square to Rochester308.6 mi
5h 53m$57–82Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Street
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)JFK - ROC
3h 39m$81–401Train, line 4 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Center
- Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Street
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)LGA - ROC
3h 52m$153–462Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)EWR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 23m$151–890Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)LGA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 59m$163–984Fly 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)JFK - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 51m$161–943Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 40m$58–93
Journal Square to Rochester by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $150 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Journal Square Transportation Center and arriving at Rochester via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Journal Square to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Journal Square and Rochester is 261 miles. The road distance is 310.4 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Journal Square to Rochester, including transfers.
Journal Square to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newark station.
Journal Square to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Journal Square to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $150 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 7h 33m, you could also train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Journal Square, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Newark to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
- 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
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $65–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $65–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1 800 234-7284
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from Journal Square to 33rd Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $3
Train from Journal Square to World Trade Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Fulton St to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
How to get from JFK to New York City
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Journal Square to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Journal Square to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square to Rochester is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Journal Square to Rochester.
There are 159+ hotels available in Rochester.

























