What is the travel distance from Rochester to Albany?

It's about 320 km (199 miles) from Rochester to Albany.

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

Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to SUNY Collins Circle in Albany.

Bus Rochester to Albany from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Albany on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	11h	12:20am	Albany Terminal	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	10h 20m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest

Next departures for Rochester to Albany on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 50m	6:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 35m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	8h 35m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	10h 20m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Albany on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	9h 20m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 35m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	16h 50m	5:45pm	1400 Washington Ave.	No tags
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 50m	6:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:20pm	Rochester	12h 20m	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Albany on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	10h 20m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	9h 20m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	11h	12:20am	Albany Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:20pm	Rochester	12h 20m	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	9:15am	Bus Station	10h 55m	8:10pm	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Albany on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	11h	12:20am	Albany Terminal	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	9h 20m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	10h 20m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Albany on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	11h	12:20am	Albany Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 35m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	8h 35m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 50m	6:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	9:15am	Bus Station	10h 55m	8:10pm	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Albany on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	8h 35m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 35m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	11h	12:20am	Albany Terminal	No tags
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 50m	6:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	10h 20m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Albany on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	11h	12:20am	Albany Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 35m	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	8h 35m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 50m	6:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	9:15am	Bus Station	10h 55m	8:10pm	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:30 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

4h 31mAverage Duration

321 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $283	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $179	Average Duration4h 31m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Albany?

Stops in Rochester

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

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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

What is the travel distance from Rochester to Albany?
It's about 320 km (199 miles) from Rochester to Albany.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Albany?
Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to SUNY Collins Circle in Albany.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$131

11-22

$120

Today

$129

11-24

$123

11-25

$194

11-26

No data

11-27

No data

11-28

$89

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $196 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-11-28.