There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Lake Luzerne by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Walmart-Wiltonbus 450
5h 48m$123–282Drive 224.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Lake Luzernecar 224.8 mi
4h 22m$41–60Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus 253
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Walmart-Wiltonbus 450
7h 6m$99–138Fly, bus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ROC - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Saratoga Springsbus
5h 34m$210–880Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Schenectady to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Adirondack / ...
5h 57m$120–292Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Walmart-Wiltonbus 450
8h 7m$104–139
Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Lake Luzerne is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Lake Luzerne is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Lake Luzerne. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Walmart-Wilton via Syracuse and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Lake Luzerne. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Fort Edward Amtrak via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Rochester and Lake Luzerne is 258 miles. The road distance is 226.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Lake Luzerne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Rochester to Lake Luzerne, including transfers.
Rochester to Lake Luzerne bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Lake Luzerne train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Lake Luzerne is to bus via Syracuse which takes 7h 6m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lake Luzerne, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Lake Luzerne via Syracuse, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and Walmart-Wilton in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Lake Luzerne via Schenectady and Fort Edward Amtrak in around 5h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Walmart-Wilton
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Walmart-Wilton
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Walmart-Wilton
- Base fare
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Lake Luzerne bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Rochester to Lake Luzerne train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Lake Luzerne is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Rochester to Lake Luzerne.
There are 221+ hotels available in Lake Luzerne.









