The cheapest and fastest trains from Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rensselaer, NY for Rochester, NY on Sun, Mar 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 08 the direct trains cover the 321 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Sun, Mar 08 the slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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 bus, train, and flight for Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. 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 $48, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $117 Average price |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY trains for today, Saturday, March 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:10 PM Rensselaer, NY | 4h05 | 1:15 AM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 8 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 AM Rensselaer, NY | 4h18 | 4:23 AM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY
Trains from Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€38) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€38) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 19:05 |
Cheapest month Jan |
Cheapest day Fri |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Mon |
Least busy day Sat |
Best day to book ahead 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Rensselaer, NY and Rochester, NY from $41 (€33). 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 Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY to Rochester, NY
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main entrance with an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services are also accessible.
- 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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