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Transportation

Rochester, NY has an extensive transportation system designed to effectively support business needs. With an average commute time of only 22.6 minutes, and limited congestion on the highways, Rochester is accessible and easy to navigate.

Rochester International Airport averages 220 flights every day to 19 cities. Flights to cities such as Boston, New York and Washington, DC are less than 1 ½ hours by air.

Approximate Distance to Major Cities

Mileage Flight Time
Boston 390 miles 1 hour, 18 minutes
Cleveland 250 miles 1 hour, 15 minutes
New York 330 miles 1 hour, 30 minutes
Philadelphia 340 miles 1 hour, 11 minutes
Toronto 150 miles 51 minutes
Washington, DC 330 miles 1 hour, 15 minutes

Rochester is also accessible by rail. The region has more than 60 weekly Amtrak passenger rail departures from downtown. For commercial needs, Rochester has three Class 1 carriers: CSX, Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific. The routes handle up to 60 trains per day.


Save Time and Money in Rochester, NY
The average commute time in the Rochester, NY Region is only 22.6 minutes. Our short commutes save time, save money, and improve workforce productivity. Check out the comparison between Rochester and major metropolitan areas around the country and you’ll see a real savings in Rochester, NY.
(Source: Center for Governmental Research and Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M)


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Brookings Institute Names Rochester, NY One of the 20 Strongest Metros in US
• A recent Brookings Institute analysis identified Rochester,NY as one of the top 20 strongest metros in the US. The strength of employment and housing prices contributed to our high ranking. (June 2009)
Rochester Ranked 20th on Strongest Economies List
• Rochester, NY ranks 20th in the recently released BusinessWeek 40 Strongest U.S. Metro Economies
One of America's Most Innovative Cities
• Forbes recently ranked Rochester, NY one of America's most innovative cities. (June 2010)




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