There are 5 ways to get from Fairport to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 19m$97–264Drive 211.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairport to Albanycar 211.4 mi
4h$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
5h 11m$66–108Fly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ROC - ALB
5h 12m$521–1,159Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Rochester to Syracusebus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
6h 6m$81–140
Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairport to Albany is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Fairport to Albany is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairport to Albany. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairport to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Fairport and Albany is 240 miles. The road distance is 212.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fairport to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $95 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Fairport to Albany, including transfers.
Fairport to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Fairport to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Fairport to Albany is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $95 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 5h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Fairport, NY, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 2m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–2,000
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–210
- Business Plus
- $100–220
- Economy
- $70–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Fairport to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Fairport to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairport to Albany is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Fairport to Albany.
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