What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Rochester is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Baymont by Wyndham - Albany and arriving at Groome Transportation Office - Rochester via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Albany to Rochester?

The distance between Albany and Rochester is 175 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Rochester without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $100 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Rochester?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Albany to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Rochester bus from?

Albany to Rochester bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Baymont by Wyndham - Albany station.

Where does the Albany to Rochester bus arrive?

Albany to Rochester bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.

Can I drive from Albany to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Rochester is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Albany to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 68+ hotels available in Rochester.

Albany to Rochester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Albany to Rochester by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 965
4h 55m
$105–155
Drive 167.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albany to Rochestercar 167.6 mi
3h 2m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baymont by Wyndham - Albany to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation - Alexandria
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus Groome Transportation
5h 45m
$117

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Distance: 174.2 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Albany, MN, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Baymont by Wyndham - Albany to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 5h 45m.

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