There are 6 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 11m$78–242Drive 221.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albanycar 221.3 mi
4h 10m$41–59Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
5h 4m$48–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-ROC to Albany221.3 mi
4h 10mFly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ROC - ALB
4h 46m$113–647Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Rochester to Syracusebus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
5h 59m$64–121
Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) 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 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Airport (ROC) 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 11m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Albany is 235 miles. The road distance is 222.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $75 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $75 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Albany, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 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
- $120–700
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 Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–220
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–220
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $75–170
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester-ROC to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Albany.
There are 211+ hotels available in Albany.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Albany. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.