There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Syosset by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ROC - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Syosset
2h 30m$82–383Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York MidtownFlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to SyossetPort Jefferson Branch
8h 26m$55–111Bus, train via New York
- Take the bus from Rochester, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal325 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to SyossetPort Jefferson Branch
8h 15m$58–226Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syosset
8h 56m$85–226Drive 343 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Syosset343 mi
6h 34m$63–91Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ROC - EWR
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syosset
3h 37m$160–449Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ROC - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to Syosset
3h 41m$154–467Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BUF - JFK
4h 37m$94–463Train
- Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to SyossetPort Jefferson Branch
10h 4m$62–128
Rochester to Syosset by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Syosset is to bus and train which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Syosset is to fly and train which takes 2h 30m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Syosset. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Syosset via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Rochester and Syosset is 295 miles. The road distance is 345 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Syosset without a car is to bus and train via New York which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Rochester to Syosset, including transfers.
Rochester to Syosset train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Syosset train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Syosset is 345 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Rochester to Syosset.
There are 189+ hotels available in Syosset.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Syosset, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Rochester to Syosset via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 8h 56m.
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- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- 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 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Syosset
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–14
Train from New York Penn Station to Syosset
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–13
- Peak
- $12–20
Train from Woodside to Syosset
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–17
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
- $45–100
- 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
- $40–110
- 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
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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