There are 5 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
5h 55m$70–228Drive 223.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochestercar 223.9 mi
4h 13m$41–59Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
7h 2m$48–88Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC)plane ALB - ROC
6h 7m$476–1,120Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Albany to Syracusebus Adt A264 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
7h 48m$60–114
Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station to University of Rochester. However, there are services departing from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and University of Rochester is 235 miles. The road distance is 225.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $65 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester, including transfers.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $65 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $1,200 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA and University of Rochester, NY, USA?
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. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- 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
- $130–800
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
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
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $26–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Albany to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Albany to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Syracuse to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester.
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