What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Rochester is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $240 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Long Island to Rochester?

The distance between Long Island and Rochester is 269 miles. The road distance is 320.3 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Rochester?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Long Island to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Rochester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Long Island to Rochester?

The best way to get from Long Island to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $850 - $4,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Long Island to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Rochester is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Long Island to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 157+ hotels available in Rochester.

Long Island to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Long Island to Rochester by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, 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.

Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
best
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
1h 35m
$870–3,992
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 19m
$48–83
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 18m
$58–123
Drive 318.4 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Rochestercar 318.4 mi
6h 15m
$59–84
Fly from Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
1h 33m
$243–591
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 26m
$198–600
Bus via Queens Plaza (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h
$48–78

Long Island to Rochester by subway, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and American Airlines 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 $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 1m.

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