Despite the occasional truth of our legendary snowfalls, its pretty easy to get around the City of Rochester and the surrounding county and region--even in the winter! 

While Rochester rightfully boasts the ease and brevity of its car commutes and the overall breeziness of getting around town, there are an array of modes and methods for getting around--and to and from--Rochester. 

The City offers a interstate expressways (I-390, I-490, and I-590) for quick navigation of the city and region, as well as a variety of scenic/interesting and efficient boulevards and parkways to get around town. Thousands of city streets, laid out traditionally and efficiently in a grid system, offer many route choices and a variety of scenery. Click here to see an interactive Google street map of the city!  

The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transporation Agency provides solid, reliable bus service throughout the city and county (see information, schedules, and trip planners at this link) 

Amtrak conveniently provides several trains a day east and west from its downtown station; 

The Greater Rochester International Airport offers dozens of direct flights a day via several major carriers to myriad cities in the east, south, and even western U.S. cities, such as: New York, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa, Minneapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and more. 

And for those who prefer to get around on foot or on bicycle, Rochester is navigable as well, thanks to a great network of well-maintained sidewalks and crosswalks, and through a choice of wide streets that offer ample space for the cyclist. (Also--the RGRTA buses also offer bike racks on the front!)  In addition, Rochester's spectacular and interconnecting off-road trails--the Genesee Riverway Trail, the Erie Canalway Trail, and the Genesee Valley Greenway--provide not only scenic walking and cycling options, but also wonderful commuting/everyday-transportation options!