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

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Rochester is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Albany to Rochester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $60 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station and arriving at Rochester. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Albany to Rochester?

The distance between Albany and Rochester is 230 miles. The road distance is 221.4 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 which takes 4h 3m and costs $60 - $220.

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

The train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochester takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Albany to Rochester bus from?

Albany to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Rochester train from?

Albany to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Albany to Rochester?

The best way to get from Albany to Rochester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $60 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $900 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Albany to Rochester bus arrive?

Albany to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where does the Albany to Rochester train arrive?

Albany to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Albany to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Rochester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Albany to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Albany to Rochester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Albany to Rochester?

Book your Albany to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 137+ hotels available in Rochester.

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There are 7 ways to get from Albany to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
4h 3m
$60–220
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
5h 5m
$35–70
Drive 220.1 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Rochestercar 220.1 mi
4h 7m
$41–58
Fly from Albany County Airport
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC)plane ALB - ROC
5h 49m
$148–872
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
5h 39m
$144–611
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
5h 55m
$153–865
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
5h 45m
$550–1,740

Albany to Rochester by train

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Distance: 228.6 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochester 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 3m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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