There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
2h 51m$170–577Drive 318.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 318.4 mi
6h 13m$59–84Fly 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, NY to Rochester, NYbus
5h 4m$143–912Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Genevabus 246
- Take the bus from Geneva, NY to Rochester, NYbus OurBus
8h 5m$64–228Train, bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NYbus OurBus
9h 29m$67–190Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
2h 56m$864–4,018Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
2h 57m$213–607Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manhattan to Rochester-ROC318.4 mi
6h 13m
Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to train and fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Rochester, NY via Geneva, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Manhattan and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 262 miles. The road distance is 320.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $60 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC), including transfers.
Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $60 - $230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $850 - $4,100 and takes 2h 56m.
Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Geneva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC).
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Rochester Airport (ROC), USA?
You can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester, NY via Geneva and Geneva, NY in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, JetBlue Airways, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
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
- $80–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $55–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $55–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Geneva, NY to Rochester, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–170
- Flexible
- $80–180
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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