There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Union College by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
4h 1m$55–210Bus via Syracuse
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus Adt A253 / ...
5h 50m$33–65Drive 209.8 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Union Collegecar 209.8 mi
3h 42m$39–56Fly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ROC - ALB
5h 23m$481–1,124Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
6h 22m$38–68
Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Union College is to bus via Syracuse which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Union College is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Union College. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Schenectady via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Rochester and Union College is 213 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Union College without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $55 - $210.
The train from Rochester to Schenectady takes 3h 41m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Rochester to Union College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Union College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Union College is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $55 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Syracuse, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $480 - $1,200 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Union College, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–140 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 Union College via Syracuse and Schenectady in around 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,100
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
- $70–140
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Union College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Rochester to Union College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Union College is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Rochester to Union College.
There are 209+ hotels available in Union College.