What's the distance between Albany and Rochester by coach?

The journey from Albany to Rochester by coach covers an approximate distance of 199 miles (320 km).

How can I get from Albany to Rochester without driving?

You can reach Rochester from Albany by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Albany to Rochester from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:35	Albany Terminal	7h 50m	18:25	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:55	1400 Washington Ave.	7h 30m	18:25	Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	02:15	Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:00	1400 Washington Ave.	11h 15m	02:15	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:35	Albany Terminal	7h 50m	18:25	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:55	1400 Washington Ave.	7h 30m	18:25	Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:00	1400 Washington Ave.	11h 15m	02:15	Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	02:15	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	10h 30m	02:15	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	02:15	Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	03:25	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	10:15	Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)	16h	02:15	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	10h 30m	02:15	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	02:15	Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	03:25	Rochester	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:30	Albany Terminal	9h 45m	02:15	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:35	Albany Terminal	7h 50m	18:25	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:55	1400 Washington Ave.	7h 30m	18:25	Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	03:25	Rochester	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	02:15	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	10h 30m	02:15	Bus Station	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:10	1400 Washington Ave.	6h	21:10	U of R	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	02:15	Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	11h 55m	16:15	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	03:25	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	15:45	ALB Airport	10h 30m	02:15	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35	Albany Bus Terminal	5h 15m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	16:00	1400 Washington Ave.	10h 15m	02:15	Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	7h 30m	03:25	Rochester	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + New York Trailways	Bus	10:55	1400 Washington Ave.	7h 30m	18:25	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

4h 13mAverage duration

199 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £153	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£36 - £97	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
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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Compare bus companies

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Peter Pan

4/56,341 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

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

What's the distance between Albany and Rochester by coach?
The journey from Albany to Rochester by coach covers an approximate distance of 199 miles (320 km).
How can I get from Albany to Rochester without driving?
You can reach Rochester from Albany by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£61

23/11

£76

Today

£62

25/11

£57

26/11

£58

27/11

£53

28/11

£55

29/11

£65

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £53

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 £53 to £87 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 £53, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus 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.