There are 6 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ROC - ALB
3h 46m$100–650Drive 219.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB)car 219.8 mi
4h$41–58Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
5h 17m$77–236Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
6h 10m$52–90Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-ROC to Albany-ALB219.8 mi
4hBus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Rochester to Syracusebus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Albanybus Adt A113
11h 39m$90–309
Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB) is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Albany International Airport via Albany Bus Terminal and Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB). However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Albany Airport (ALB) is 198 miles. The road distance is 221.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB) without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $75 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB) is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $240 and takes 5h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Albany Airport (ALB), USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- 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
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–2,000
- 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.com
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- 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 Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- 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 Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Syracuse
- 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
Bus from Syracuse to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–230
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester-ROC to Albany-ALB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Rochester Airport to Albany County Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 46m and has one stopover.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB) is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany Airport (ALB).
Breeze Airways, Avelo Airlines, United Airlines and three other airlines offer flights from Rochester Airport to Albany County Airport Airport.
There are 211+ hotels available in Albany Airport (ALB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Albany Airport (ALB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.