There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
2h 58m$63–417Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
3h$49–278Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Rochesterbus Adt N880h / ...
6h 47m$67–246Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
7h 5m$117–278Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manhattan to Rochester (ROC)318.6 mi
6h 12mDrive 318.6 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 318.6 mi
6h 12m$53–76Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
3h 7m$70–395Bus via Rochester Bus Stop (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 29m$82–115
Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to bus and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $60 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Manhattan and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 263 miles. The road distance is 320.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $65 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC), including transfers.
Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $65 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $280 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Rochester Airport (ROC), USA?
Trailways operates a bus from New York to Rochester 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $95–220
- Business
- $130–250
- Business Plus
- $140–260
- Economy
- $110–230
- Economy Plus
- $120–240
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- [email protected]
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–66
- Schedules at
- transbridgelines.com
- Adult
- $60–66
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manhattan to Rochester (ROC)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Manhattan to Rochester Airport (ROC).
There are 179+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (ROC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manhattan and Rochester Airport (ROC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.