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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Albany, Ny to Rochester is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Albany, Ny and Rochester?

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

Is there a direct train between Albany, Ny 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, Ny to Rochester?

The distance between Albany, Ny and Rochester is 231 miles. The road distance is 222 miles.

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

The best way to get from Albany, Ny to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $60 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Albany, Ny 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, Ny to Rochester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Albany, Ny to Rochester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Albany, Ny to Rochester?

The best way to get from Albany, Ny to Rochester is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $60 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $1,200 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Albany, Ny to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Albany, Ny to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Albany, Ny to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany, Ny to Rochester is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Albany, Ny to Rochester.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 168+ hotels available in Rochester.

Albany, Ny to Rochester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Albany, Ny 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 32m
$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 220.7 mi
1. Drive from Albany, Ny to Rochestercar 220.7 mi
4h 8m
$41–59
Fly from Albany County Airport
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC)plane ALB - ROC
5h 54m
$478–1,122
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
6h 10m
$145–590
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
6h 15m
$551–1,739
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
6h 32m
$147–814

Albany, Ny to Rochester by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 230.1 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Albany, Ny, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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