Rochester Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options & Tips
Find reliable Rochester airport transfer services to start your trip stress-free-good for exploring local restaurants, hotels, and things to do in the city.
Helpful Tips
Grab a 31-day RTS pass at the RTS Transit Center. It unlocks unlimited bus rides across Monroe County. One swipe and you ride free for a month. Simple math, big savings.
Download the RTS 'Where's My Bus?' app. Track buses in real-time and skip long waits at stops. The map refreshes every few seconds. You see the icon, you go.
Hop the RTS Route 6 bus from the airport to downtown. It is the budget alternative to taxis. Fare is pocket change, seats are clean. You land, you roll.
Park at the Port of Rochester or Charlotte lots. Board the seasonal ferry and glide across to explore Lake Ontario attractions. Breeze in your hair, skyline behind you. Return when the horn blows.
Common Scams to Avoid
Unlicensed 'gypsy' cabs at the Greater Rochester International Airport taxi stand will quote flat rates 2-3× the metered fare to downtown. Insist on using the official taxi queue with marked vehicles and demand the meter be turned on.
Rideshare drivers sometimes claim the designated pickup zone is 'closed' and steer passengers to the departures level where they initiate theuber/Lyft trips with increase pricing. Stay in the designated rideshare pickup area on the arrivals level and report drivers who refuse.
Airport-area hotels operating shuttle vans have been documented adding undisclosed 'fuel surcharges' or 'late-night fees' to the normally complimentary ride. Confirm any extra charges with the hotel front desk before boarding and get the driver's name if charges appear on your final bill.