There are 9 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2h 1m$98–636Drive 317.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattancar 317.8 mi
6h 12m$55–79Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
7h 14m$78–116Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 37m$153–352Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester (ROC) to Manhattan317.8 mi
6h 12mFly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2h$67–369Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 15m$79–410Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 19m$78–116Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 7m$117–285
Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan is to fly which takes 2h and costs $65 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Manhattan is 263 miles. The road distance is 319.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 14m, you could also train via Albany, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
Delta flies from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–160
Train from Rochester to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester (ROC) to Manhattan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Manhattan.
There are 3968+ hotels available in Manhattan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Manhattan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.