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

The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Rochester is to bus via Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Rochester is to bus and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $290 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Staten Island and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Eltingville/Transit Center and arriving at Rochester via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Staten Island to Rochester?

The distance between Staten Island and Rochester is 290 miles. The road distance is 313.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Staten Island to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs $50 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Staten Island to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Staten Island to Rochester bus from?

Staten Island to Rochester bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Eltingville/Transit Center station.

Train or bus from Staten Island to Rochester?

The best way to get from Staten Island to Rochester is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs $50 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Staten Island to Rochester bus arrive?

Staten Island to Rochester bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue station.

Can I drive from Staten Island to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Rochester is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Staten Island to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 160+ hotels available in Rochester.

Staten Island to Rochester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Staten Island to Rochester by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Church St/Fulton Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
4h 14m
$291–679
Bus via Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 28m
$48–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus Sim8 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
8h 38m
$53–237
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
9h 7m
$61–130
Drive 311.7 mi
1. Drive from Staten Island to Rochestercar 311.7 mi
6h 17m
$57–83
Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Church St/Fulton Stbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
4h 15m
$189–604
Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Church St/Fulton Stbus
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
4h 29m
$90–458
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Church St/Fulton Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 19m
$143–923
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
6h 11m
$235–1,182
Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Church St/Fulton Stbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 29m
$131–798

Staten Island to Rochester by bus

42Weekly Buses

8h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to Rochester via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and New York in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 1m.

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