What is the cheapest way to get from Saratoga to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Saratoga to Rochester is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saratoga to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Saratoga to Rochester is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Saratoga and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Walmart-Wilton and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Schenectady and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Saratoga and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Saratoga station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Saratoga to Rochester?

The distance between Saratoga and Rochester is 245 miles. The road distance is 225.8 miles.

How do I travel from Saratoga to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Saratoga to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $100 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Saratoga to Rochester?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Saratoga to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saratoga to Rochester bus from?

Saratoga to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Saratoga to Rochester train from?

Saratoga to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.

Train or bus from Saratoga to Rochester?

The best way to get from Saratoga to Rochester is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Syracuse, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Saratoga to Rochester bus arrive?

Saratoga to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.

Where does the Saratoga to Rochester train arrive?

Saratoga to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Saratoga to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga to Rochester is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Saratoga to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 134+ hotels available in Rochester.

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There are 7 ways to get from Saratoga to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
5h 35m
$102–272
Drive 224.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Saratoga to Rochestercar 224.5 mi
4h 21m
$41–60
Bus via Syracuse
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus Adt A264 / ...
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 43m
$67–108
Bus to Albany County Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Albanybus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC)plane ALB - ROC
5h 54m
$538–1,202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wilton Mall to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus 450
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
8h 55m
$72–118
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
7h 34m
$200–706
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
7h 38m
$601–1,815

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

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Distance: 243.2 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Rochester 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 39m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saratoga to Rochester Bus Stop via Walmart-Wilton, Schenectady, and Syracuse Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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