Located next to Lake Ontario in western New York, Rochester is about 110 km northwest of Buffalo Niagara Airport. The city offers many outdoor attractions for visitors, including the beautiful Erie Canal, the Genesee River, and Lake Ontario. Rochester has a wide range of galleries and museums, such as the International Museum of Photography and Film, the oldest photography-dedicated museum in the world, and the Strong National Museum of Play, a museum for children filled with toys making it the perfect family-friendly outing. With an eclectic blend of influences, Rochester has a vibrant food culture to explore, including its unique take on the classic hotdog, the “white hot”!
You can get from Buffalo airport to Rochester, NY, by taxi or private transfer, or by bus. A taxi is the only direct option available and takes just over an hour. If you prefer to go by public transportation, you will need to take a bus from Buffalo airport to downtown Buffalo and change there for a bus to Rochester. The total travel time by bus is about 2 hours and 30 minutes, not accounting for any wait time between connections.
Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Buffalo at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.