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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 95 flights every day to 22 cities. Flights to cities such as Boston, New York and Washington, DC are less than 1 ½ hours by air.

Approximate Driving Distance and Flight Time to Major Cities:

 

 

Driving Distance

Flight Time

Boston

390 miles

1 hour, 18 minutes

Cleveland

260 miles

1 hour, 15 minutes

New York

335 miles

1 hour, 30 minutes

Philadelphia

340 miles

1 hour, 11 minutes

Toronto

170 miles

51 minutes

Washington, DC

385 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.

Source: US Census Bureau: 2007 American Community Survey (Commute Time), Greater Rochester International Airport, www.mapquest.com (Driving Distances)

 

 

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)




Rochester General Hospital is New York's 4th largest cardiac center
• Rochester General Hospital is New York's 4th largest cardiac center and is a leading provider of cancer treatment. It was one of only two hospitals in New York State named a "Solucient Top 100 Heart Hospital" in 2003.
The University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry
• The University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry ranks among the "Top 50 U.S. Research Medical Schools." It is among the top 10% of medical schools for primary care, and the top 25% of U.S. medical schools. "America's Best Graduate Schools," US News and World Reports, 2004
"Healthiest City for Men"
• Ranked the 3rd "Healthiest City for Men" upon the basis of health, environment, and fitness. Men's Health Magazine, 2003




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