There are 8 ways to get from Queens to Rochester by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)JFK - ROC
2h 38m$74–378Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus StopGreyhound US0215 / ...
9h 29m$45–95Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochesterVIA Rail
8h 20m$55–119Bus via W 34 St/5 Av (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 57m$48–102Drive 322.4 mi
- Drive from Queens to Rochester322.4 mi
6h 18m$59–85Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)LGA - ROC
3h 27m$158–456Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)EWR - ROC
3h 32m$155–446Fly 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
4h 50m$144–828
Queens to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Rochester is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Queens to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Rochester via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Queens and Rochester is 272 miles. The road distance is 324.2 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Queens to Rochester, including transfers.
Queens to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Queens to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Queens to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 20m, you could also bus via W 34 St/5 Av, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways and Delta 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 $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 1m.
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- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- 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
- $75–450
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Queens to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
Queens to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Rochester is 324 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Queens to Rochester.
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