The cheapest and fastest trains from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Albany, NY for Rochester, NY on Thu, Feb 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct trains cover the 319 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest trains will take 4 h 5 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 $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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $367 Average price | $66 Average price |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Albany, NY to Rochester, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Rochester, NY trains for tomorrow, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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![]() | 3:10 PM Albany, NY | 4h03 | 7:13 PM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | ||
![]() | 9:10 PM Albany, NY | 4h05 | 1:15 AM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY
Trains from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 198 miles (319 km) distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 198 miles (319 km) |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 19:33 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Albany, NY and Rochester, NY from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rochester, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is an intermodal transit station with facilities for Amtrak and bus services.
- Bus: Local and regional bus transportation is provided
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