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How to get fromRochester to Saratogaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Saratoga by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 23m
    $94–258

  2. Drive 225 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Saratogacar car 225 mi
    4h 22m
    $42–60

  3. Bus via Syracuse

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus Adt A253 / ...
    7h 20m
    $64–106

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ROC - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Saratoga Springsbus bus
    5h 56m
    $540–1,205

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Wilton Mallbus bus 450
    8h 17m
    $73–113

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

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Saratoga via Syracuse, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and Loudon Rd at Hannaford Plaza in around 7h 20m.

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