Getting to and from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

Rochester, New York KROC #94 US airport by passengers

Train, bus, shuttle, rideshare and rental cars at ROC.

Ways to reach ROC

  • Drop-off

    Curbside drop-off

    Drop-off is curbside on the upper level, which leads to the ticket counters and security checkpoint. Waiting curbside is not allowed.

  • Pickup

    Curbside pickup and cell phone lot

    Pickups are curbside on the lower level. Use the free cell phone lot to wait for passengers. It has a flight status screen, free Wi-Fi and EV charging stations.

  • Bus

    RTS bus

    Rochester Transit Service buses pick up in front of the terminal on the lower level. Call RTS at 585-288-1700 for schedules.

  • Taxi

    Taxis

    The taxi starter booth is in front of the main terminal, at the center entrance on the lower level. Monroe County Airport Taxi Service is at (585) 202-8240.

  • Rideshare

    Lyft and Uber

    Two rideshare companies serve passengers arriving at and departing from the airport.

  • Shuttle

    Airport shuttle

    Shuttles run between the terminal and the shuttle parking lots. For Greyhound, Trailways or Amtrak, the airport points travelers to the RTS bus, which runs to 186 Cumberland Street near the Amtrak station.

Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to downtown Rochester from ROC?

RTS buses leave from the lower level in front of the terminal, and taxis, Lyft and Uber also serve the airport.