AIR: The Rochester International Airport is a 10- to 15-minute drive from downtown Rochester with non-stop flights to most major eastern and midwestern cities. Non-stop flights from New York take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. From Chicago, direct flights are approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours. This airport is easy to navigate and the car rentals companies are quick and efficient.

CAR: The drive time from New York City to Rochester is approximately 7 hours, with Pittsburgh, PA, taking 5-1/2 hours, Albany 4 hours, and Niagara Falls 1-1/2 hours.

CAR RENTAL: Car rentals are available from Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz at the Rochester International Airport's baggage claim area.

TRAIN: Amtrak offers a 6-hour-and-50-minute train from New York's Penn Station to Rochester and an 11-1/2 hour train from Chicago. Each train makes numerous stops along the way. Check with Amtrak or your local train service for more information.

BUS: The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) provides bus service in and around Rochester. Adirondack Trailways offers 10 departures from Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC to Rochester. Travel time is approximately 6-7 hours.

TAXI: Rochester is home to more than two dozen taxicab companies. Consult local listings for taxi companies and phone numbers.