Travel Information
We can't wait to welcome you to campus! Review the transportation and accommodation information below to plan your best route to Rochester.
How to get to Rochester
The University is located within the city of ÌÇÐÄlogo New York, nestled just north of the Finger Lakes in western New York State.
Interstate bus service
: This bus service offers direct trips to Rochester from destinations throughout New York State and Pennsylvania. FlixBus drops off passengers in downtown ÌÇÐÄlogo about a 15-minute or ride from River Campus.
: This popular bus service offers trips to Rochester from an extensive network of destinations throughout the Northeast U.S. Greyhound drops off passengers in downtown ÌÇÐÄlogo about a 15-minute or ride from River Campus.
: This bus service offers trips to Rochester from a few locations in New York State and New Jersey. OurBus drops off passengers at the , about a 10-minute or ride from River Campus.
: This company offers service to Rochester from locations throughout New York State. Trailways drops off passengers in downtown ÌÇÐÄlogo about a 15-minute or ride from River Campus.
Plane
River Campus is about two miles from the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (airport code: ROC). Car rentals, taxis, , and are available in the lower level of the airport.
Train
Amtrak offers service to the (located at 320 Central Avenue in downtown Rochester) is offered on the , , and trains. The train station is located in downtown ÌÇÐÄlogo about a 15-minute or ride from River Campus.
How to get to campus
River Campus is located along the banks of the Genesee River, in the .
Car, taxi, Uber, or Lyft
Whether you're arriving via a rideshare service like or , or your own personal vehicle, use 252 Elmwood Avenue, ÌÇÐÄlogo NY 14620 in your preferred map service to find driving directions to River Campus.
Local bus service
Regional Transit Service (RTS): This local bus provider stops at several locations on the Medical Center campus, from which you can easily connect to the River Campus via the University's shuttle system. View a map of connections between the RTS and UR systems, as well as .
Campus Address
Driving directions
Whether you're arriving via a taxi, rideshare service, or your own personal vehicle, use 252 Elmwood Avenue, ÌÇÐÄlogo NY 14620 in your preferred map service to find driving directions to River Campus.
Accommodations
The greater Rochester area is home to a wide variety of accommodations, many within a few miles of River Campus. From hotels to home rentals, there is sure to be a place that best suits your needs. Many hotels offer special University of Rochester rates for incoming students and families during the beginning of the semester. We've noted a few below with an asterisk (*), but we recommend that you confirm that the hotel offers special rates before making your reservation.
Please note: The University of Rochester does not provide transportation from your accommodations to campus, so you will need to utilize your hotel's shuttle service (if available) or the taxi/rideshare or local bus services listed above to travel to the River Campus.
Hotels less than a mile from River Campus
Hotels near Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
Hotels in downtown Rochester
Hotels near grocery stores and shopping centers
Home rentals
Vacation rental websites such as and offer a selection of furnished rooms and entire apartments or homes for rental throughout the Rochester area. If you're looking for a larger space with kitchen facilities, this may be the best option for you.