What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Lower Manhattan is to bus via 5 Av/W 33 St which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Lower Manhattan is to fly and subway which takes 2h 12m and costs $270 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Lower Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Broadway/Spring St via 5 Av/W 33 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Lower Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Prince St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Rochester to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Rochester and Lower Manhattan is 271 miles. The road distance is 313.9 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Lower Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $55 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Lower Manhattan?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Rochester to Lower Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Rochester to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Lower Manhattan train from?

Rochester to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Lower Manhattan?

The best way to get from Rochester to Lower Manhattan is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $55 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Rochester to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Rochester to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Rochester to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Lower Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Lower Manhattan is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Rochester to Lower Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3722+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Rochester to Lower Manhattan - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Lower Manhattan by plane, subway, bus, train, car, 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, subway
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway
2h 12m
$270–673
Bus via 5 Av/W 33 St (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 48m
$48–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
6h 32m
$57–231
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 6m
$58–114
Drive 312 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Lower Manhattancar 312 mi
6h 4m
$57–83
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Bowerysubway
2h 29m
$879–4,032
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2h 38m
$200–601

Rochester to Lower Manhattan by bus, foot, and subway

52Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.1 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Rochester to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 8h 48m.

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