There are 6 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC)plane ALB - ROC
3h 45m$130–850Drive 220.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 220.2 mi
4h 3m$41–58Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
5h 43m$78–236Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
7h 1m$56–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albany-ALB to Rochester-ROC220.2 mi
4h 3mBus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Albany to Syracusebus Adt A112
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
11h 19m$94–312
Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $130 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Albany International Airport and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall and Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 198 miles. The road distance is 221.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $75 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC), including transfers and time at the airport.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $240 and takes 5h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Rochester Airport (ROC), USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Rochester 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 39m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $55–140
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $60–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–240
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–230
- Flexible
- $95–240
Bus from Syracuse to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albany-ALB to Rochester-ROC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Albany County Airport Airport to Rochester Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 45m and has one stopover.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Rochester Airport (ROC).
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Albany County Airport Airport to Rochester Airport.
There are 177+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (ROC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Albany Airport (ALB) and Rochester Airport (ROC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.