How to get to Rochester, NY from New York, NY

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Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Rochester, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £48.

Distance: 403 km

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£90

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7h 37m

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from New York, NY to Rochester, NY

How to get to Rochester, NY from New York, NY by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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13:007h15
New York, NY
20:15Rochester, NY
£561One-way
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13:007h15
New York, NY
20:15Rochester, NY
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20:007h10
New York, NY
03:10Rochester, NY
£621One-way
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Greyhound
12:057h45
New York, NY
19:50Rochester, NY
£581One-way
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Greyhound
10:107h20
New York, NY
17:30Rochester, NY
£591One-way
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FAQs: New York, NY to Rochester, NY

Travel to Rochester, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York, NY to Rochester, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Rochester, NY including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is a coach with an average price of £31.

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Rochester, NY:

A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average £46.

A coach is £17 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average £48.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 0m.

Train takes on average 6h 55m.

The New York, NY to Rochester, NY distance is approximately 403 km.
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Rochester, NY is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 23 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Rochester, NY as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Rochester, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Greater Rochester International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Rochester station, Rochester, NY.
  • Coaches mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Rochester, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Trailways to go to Rochester, NY by coach.
  • Travel with United, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Rochester, NY by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, VIA Rail to go to Rochester, NY by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Rochester, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak, VIA Rail.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Rochester, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, Buffalo, NY, Niagara Falls, NY, Syracuse, NY, Albany, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rochester, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.

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