There are 6 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to University of Rochester by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to RochesterMaple Leaf / ...
5h 35m$58–144Drive 272 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to University of Rochester272 mi
5h 41m$50–72Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlem
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)LGA - ROC
4h 51m$161–489Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)JFK - ROC
5h 6m$93–431Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
5h 36m$165–671Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlem
- 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
7h 3m$186–1,019
Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to University of Rochester is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to University of Rochester is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $490.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and University of Rochester is 302 miles. The road distance is 273.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to University of Rochester without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Poughkeepsie to University of Rochester, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to University of Rochester is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Poughkeepsie to University of Rochester.
There are 170+ hotels available in University of Rochester.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and University of Rochester, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 28m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $50–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $50–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $45–60
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–19
- Peak
- $23–26
Train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–20
- Peak
- $23–27
- 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
- $15–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
How to get from JFK to New York City
Read the travel guide
















