How far is Albany from Rochester?

Albany and Rochester are 320 km (199 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to Rochester?

Buses departing from Albany Airport in Albany will take you to U of R in Rochester.

Bus Albany to Rochester from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	7h 15m	3:25am	Rochester	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:35am	Albany Terminal	7h 50m	6:25pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	2:15am	Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	10:15am	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	16h	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	3:45pm	ALB Airport	10h 30m	2:15am	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	2:15am	Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:55am	1400 Washington Ave.	7h 30m	6:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:35am	Albany Terminal	7h 50m	6:25pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	2:15am	Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	3:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	11h 15m	2:15am	Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:55am	1400 Washington Ave.	7h 30m	6:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:35am	Albany Terminal	7h 50m	6:25pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:55am	1400 Washington Ave.	7h 30m	6:25pm	Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	2:15am	Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	3:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	11h 15m	2:15am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	3:45pm	ALB Airport	10h 30m	2:15am	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	2:15am	Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	10:15am	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	16h	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	3:45pm	ALB Airport	10h 30m	2:15am	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	2:15am	Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	4:30pm	Albany Terminal	9h 45m	2:15am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:35am	Albany Terminal	7h 50m	6:25pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35am	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	4:00pm	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	2:15am	Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:55am	1400 Washington Ave.	7h 30m	6:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Rochester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 4 hours 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

4h 13mAverage Duration

321 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $257	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $179	Average Duration4h 13m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Rochester?

Stops in Albany

A
Albany Airport
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B
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, USA

Stops in Rochester

A
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
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B
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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C
Bus Station
186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
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Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,403 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Peter Pan

4/56,334 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US by bus

How far is Albany from Rochester?
Albany and Rochester are 320 km (199 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to Rochester?
Buses departing from Albany Airport in Albany will take you to U of R in Rochester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$98

11-21

$128

Today

$113

11-23

$139

11-24

$102

11-25

$95

11-26

$93

11-27

$102

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $93

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $93 to $141 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.