There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Williams College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rochester to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 2m$96–195Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
8h 33m$45–90Drive 254.2 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Williams Collegecar 254.2 mi
4h 50m$47–67Fly, bus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ROC - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany International Airport to Green Mountain Community Bus Terminalbus
8h 14m$486–1,133
Rochester to Williams College by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Williams College is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Williams College is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Williams College. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Williamstown via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Pittsfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Williams College station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Rochester and Williams College is 301 miles. The road distance is 255.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Williams College without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Rochester to Williams College, including transfers.
Rochester to Williams College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Williams College is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Williams College, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Williams College via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Pittsfield, and Williamstown in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
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
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–2,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Albany International Airport to Green Mountain Community Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Williams College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rochester to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Williams College is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Rochester to Williams College.
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