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ROC

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Rochester, United States

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Uber/Lyft, taxis, and RTS transit are the primary choices

Uber/Lyft, taxis, and RTS transit are the primary choices. Taxis have the clearest location: the Taxi Cab Starter Booth, front of the main terminal, center entrance, lower level. RTS buses also pick up on the lower level in front of the terminal. The airport confirms Uber/Lyft but does not publish a fixed pickup curb.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Airport confirms service; follow the live app and designated airport pickup signs.

AvailabilityAirport-listed provider; follow current app and airport signs.
Pickup NoteAirport confirms service; follow the live app and designated airport pickup signs.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

Airport confirms service.

AvailabilityAirport-listed provider; follow current app and airport signs.
Pickup NoteAirport confirms service.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Taxi

taxi

Taxi pickup at the lower-level Taxi Cab Starter Booth

AvailabilityAirport-listed taxi service.
Pickup NoteTaxi Cab Starter Booth, front of the main terminal, center entrance, lower level. Monroe County Airport Taxi Service is the primary operator.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

RTS bus

transit

Public transit from the lower level in front of the terminal

AvailabilityCheck the current schedule.
Pickup NoteLower level directly in front of the terminal. Schedules at the Visitors Information Booth in baggage claim.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked airport transfer option

AvailabilityPre-booked transfer option; follow the provider's meeting instructions.
Pickup NotePre-booked airport transfer option
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
Book Transfer

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

The airport confirms Uber/Lyft, but exact curb guidance follows the live app and current airport signage; general passenger pickup is lower level and curbside waiting is not allowed.

Taxi

Taxi uses the Taxi Cab Starter Booth at the front of the main terminal, center entrance, lower level.

Transit

RTS buses pick up on the lower level directly in front of the terminal; schedules are at the Visitors Information Booth in baggage claim.

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Local Tips

  • For a taxi, use the lower-level center entrance and the Taxi Cab Starter Booth.
  • RTS buses pick up on the lower level directly in front of the terminal.
  • Use the live app and airport pickup signs for the current Uber/Lyft location.
  • Private vehicles may not wait at the curb; use the cell-phone lot.
  • Amtrak and Greyhound do not serve the airport — both are at 186 Cumberland St downtown, reachable via RTS.

Frequently asked questions

Where are taxis at ROC?

The Taxi Cab Starter Booth, front of the main terminal, center entrance, lower level.

Is there a public bus from Rochester airport?

Yes — RTS buses pick up on the lower level directly in front of the terminal.

Is Uber available at ROC?

Yes — the airport confirms Uber and Lyft; use the live app and airport signs for the current pickup curb.

Can I catch Amtrak or Greyhound directly from ROC?

No — both are downtown at 186 Cumberland St; take RTS from the terminal's lower level.