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How to get fromRochester to Ghentby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Ghent by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 3m
    $105–272

  2. Drive 251.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Ghentcar car 251.4 mi
    4h 28m
    $46–67

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the taxi from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Ghenttaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    $114–164

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ROC - ALB
    2. Take the taxi from Albany-Airport-ALB to Ghenttaxi taxi
    4h 41m
    $587–1,250

Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Ghent, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Hudson Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 4h 46m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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