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How to get from Rochester to New York
5 ways, 404 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 6h 50m | $36–135 estimated |
| Flyfastest | 6h 15m | $160–230 estimated |
| Train | 7h 34m | $86–268 estimated |
| Drive | 8h 26m | $40–55 estimated |
| Taxi | 8h 26m | $810–1,110 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:02 → 16:138h 11m · 1 changeAmtrak 284$86–246
- 08:02 → 16:098h 7m · 2 changesAmtrak 284$86–246
- 08:22 → 15:567h 34m · directAmtrak 284$102–268
- 10:16 → 18:117h 55m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2686$36–81
- 10:16 → 17:517h 35m · 2 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2686$36–88
- 10:16 → 17:457h 29m · 3 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2686$36–88
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Rochester to New York?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 6h 15m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 404 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Rochester to New York?
- Bus is the cheapest, from $36. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Rochester to New York?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 7h 34m. Fares run $86–268 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Rochester to New York?
- Buses take about 6h 50m and cost $36–135 depending on operator and seat type. 5 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Rochester to New York?
- About 36 min in the air (ROC → ATL), about 6h 15m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $160–230; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is New York from Rochester by road?
- About 504 km, roughly 8h 26m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $40–55; tolls and parking are extra.