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

The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merrick to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct train between Merrick and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Merrick to Rochester?

The distance between Merrick and Rochester is 289 miles. The road distance is 339.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merrick to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs $100 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Merrick to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrick to Rochester train from?

Merrick to Rochester train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.

Train or fly from Merrick to Rochester?

The best way to get from Merrick to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Merrick to Rochester train arrive?

Merrick to Rochester train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Merrick to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Rochester is 339 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Merrick to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 21+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Merrick to Rochester by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h 11m
$110–589
Drive 337.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merrick to Rochestercar 337.4 mi
6h 41m
$60–87
Train
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
8h 40m
$104–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 54m
$69–107
Train, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Merrick to Jamaicatrain
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
3h 29m
$144–883
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
4h 1m
$146–765
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)plane JFK - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
4h 59m
$90–476
Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
5h 27m
$119–730
Train, bus via New York
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
9h 44m
$79–127

Merrick to Rochester by train

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Distance: 287.2 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

JetBlue Airways and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merrick to Rochester via New York Penn Station in around 8h 40m.

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