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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 1 buses that leave Albany, NY for Rochester, NY on Mon, Dec 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct buses cover the 319 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Albany, NY to Rochester, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €195.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€57 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €272 Average price |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Albany, NY to Rochester, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Live departures
Albany, NY to Rochester, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Rochester, NY buses for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ADT 113 · ADT 289+ NYT 816 | 8:45 PM Albany, Albany Shaker Rd. (Albany International Airport), NY | 10h30 | 7:15 AM Rochester | 2 transfers | |
| ADT 289+NYT 816 | 9:00 PM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 10h15 | 7:15 AM Rochester | 1 transfer | |
| ADT 289+NYT 816 | 9:30 PM Albany, Division St / Green St, NY | 9h45 | 7:15 AM Rochester | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Albany, Bus Terminal | 7h30 | 8:25 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY | 7h15 | 8:25 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
| 2:35 PM Albany, NY | 5h15 | 7:50 PM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY
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Buses from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€30) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 198 miles (319 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 198 miles (319 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Capital District Transportation (CDTA) from Albany, NY to Rochester, NYYou can travel by bus between Albany, NY to Rochester, NY with Capital District Transportation (CDTA) for as low as $38 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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