There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Ground Zero by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ROC - JFK
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton St
2h 28mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal325 / ...
7h 5m$45–210Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
8h 3m$86–233Drive 312.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Ground Zero312.3 mi
6h 2m$57–83Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ROC - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to World Trade Center
2h 32mFly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ROC - EWR
2h 33m$141–418Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BUF - LGA
4h 36m$74–430Bus via 7 Av/W 31 St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York MidtownFlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 55m$51–107Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
9h 5m$50–110
Rochester to Ground Zero by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ground Zero is to train which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Ground Zero is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $140 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Ground Zero. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Chambers St/Hudson St via 7 Av/W 31 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Ground Zero. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at WTC Cortlandt via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and 28 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Rochester and Ground Zero is 285 miles. The road distance is 314.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ground Zero without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Rochester to Ground Zero, including transfers.
Rochester to Ground Zero bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Ground Zero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ground Zero is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can train via Albany, which costs $85 - $240 and takes 8h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $420 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Ground Zero, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Rochester, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–210 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Ground Zero via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 28 St, and WTC Cortlandt in around 8h 3m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–50
Train from Rochester to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- 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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–200
- Flexible
- $90–210
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Ground Zero bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Rochester to Ground Zero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Ground Zero is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Rochester to Ground Zero.
There are 3513+ hotels available in Ground Zero.