Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is 30 miles west of Ontario, New York, according to the Town of Ontario. Driving is one way to make the trip, and rental-car counters are on the airport’s lower level next to baggage claim.
- Airport: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
- Location: 30 miles west of Ontario
- Rental cars: Counters are on the lower level beside baggage claim
- Bus pickup: RTS stops in front of the terminal on the lower level
Where is Greater Rochester International Airport?

ROC is west of Ontario, with New York State Routes 104 and 350 serving the town. The Town of Ontario also gives the New York State Thruway distance as 20 miles, with Exit 43 at Manchester and Exit 46 at Henrietta.
These are useful road references when planning your drive, but they do not specify a turn-by-turn route from the airport.
How do you get from ROC to Ontario, NY?

Driving connects the airport with Ontario, but the available route facts do not identify a particular sequence of roads. The Town of Ontario identifies Routes 104 and 350 as highways serving the area; use a current map to choose your route and check traffic before setting out.
If you are travelling on to the town centre, the guide to getting to Ontario, NY town centre from the motel covers that separate leg.
What transport options are available at ROC?

Rental cars, RTS buses, rideshares, taxis and limousines are among the airport’s ground-transport options. The rental-car counters are on the lower level beside baggage claim, while RTS buses pick up directly in front of the terminal on that level.
The airport says you may arrange a limousine service of your choice for pickup or drop-off; it does not endorse individual services. If someone is collecting you by car from the airport’s shuttle parking lots, an airport shuttle carries passengers between those lots and the main terminal.
How long should you allow for arrival and pickup?

Allow time to collect your bags and reach the pickup point for your chosen transport. For a rental car, head to the counters beside baggage claim on the lower level. For an RTS bus, go to the pickup area in front of the terminal, also on the lower level.
For the onward drive, Greater Rochester International Airport is about 31 minutes by car from Budget Inn Ontario, a one-star motel in Ontario. Driving time can vary, so check the official site before you go for current airport transport details.
FAQs
What is the airport’s full name?
Its official name is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. ROC is its airport code.
How far is the airport from Ontario?
The Town of Ontario places the airport 30 miles west of the town.
Where do rental cars and RTS buses pick up?
Rental-car counters are on the lower level next to baggage claim. RTS buses pick up in front of the terminal on the lower level.
