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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Buses per day
12
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 $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 12 buses that leave Albany, NY for Rochester, NY on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 319 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 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.
undefined · undefined10:35 AM5h15Albany, Bus Terminal3:50 PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM7h30Albany, Bus Terminal3:25 AMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$681One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM7h15Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY3:25 AMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$691One-way1 transfer
- 4:05 PM5h05Albany, Bus Terminal9:10 PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$741One-way0 transfers
ADT A134 · ADT N94810:35 AM8h10Albany, Division St / Green St, NY6:45 PMRochester$1121One-way1 transfer
- 4:05 PM5h05Albany, Bus Terminal9:10 PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$741One-way0 transfers
- undefined · undefined10:35 AM5h15Albany, Bus Terminal3:50 PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM7h15Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY3:25 AMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$691One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM7h30Albany, Bus Terminal3:25 AMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY$681One-way1 transfer
- ADT A134 · ADT N94810:55 AM7h50Albany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY6:45 PMRochester$1121One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, 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 $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $367 Average price |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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 06:45PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Live departures
Albany, NY to Rochester, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Rochester, NY buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:35 PM Albany, NY | 7h50 | 11:25 PM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 PM Albany, NY | 10h30 | 7:15 AM 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 4 times per day, taking around 7h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) 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 7h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
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 $40 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY
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