The Greater Rochester International Airport, located ten minutes from downtown, is served by several major carriers and feeder lines. High-speed ferry travel to Toronto is available daily for passengers and cars. Rail service is provided by Amtrak and Conrail. NY State Trailways and Greyhound bus terminals are located downtown. A convenient network of highways, inner- and outer-loop arterial expressways, and the New York State Thruway facilitate auto travel. From Interstate 490 at the Clinton Avenue and Plymouth Avenue exits, a color-coded sign system directs visitors to five major downtown areas of interest.
Walking tours of Rochester are a popular way to explore the city. ARTWalk is a "permanent urban art trail" connecting arts centers and public spaces downtown; the outdoor space itself features benches, sidewalk imprints and light pole art by local artists. The Landmark Society offers six self-guided walking tours in downtown Rochester and three neighborhood walking tours. The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority operates a bus service. Rochester's free blue and yellow EZ Rider shuttle buses circle the downtown area every evening except Sunday. Taxi and limousine service is also available.