What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Long Island is to bus via Roosevelt Island which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $230 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Queens Plaza via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Rochester to Long Island?

The distance between Rochester and Long Island is 260 miles. The road distance is 319.4 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $50 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Long Island?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Rochester to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Long Island train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Long Island?

The best way to get from Rochester to Long Island is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $210 and takes 7h, you could also train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Rochester to Long Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Long Island is 319 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Rochester to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 103+ hotels available in Long Island.

Rochester to Long Island - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Long Island by plane, bus, train, car, subway, 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
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
1h 25m
$237–620
Bus via Roosevelt Island (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 34m
$49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 325 / ...
7h
$53–209
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 13m
$58–115
Drive 317.5 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Brooklyncar 317.5 mi
6h 15m
$58–84
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
1h 28m
$867–4,020
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
2h 36m
$200–601

Rochester to Long Island by bus and subway

36Weekly Services

7hAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rochester to Long Island.

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Distance: 258 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Delta flies from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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