NY → NY · about 198 miles
Rochester to Albany bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 41 direct buses and trains a week from Rochester to Albany. The fastest takes 4 hours 2 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:31 AM and the last at 1:34 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 41
- Fastest trip
- 4h 02m
- First departure
- 5:31 AM
- Last departure
- 1:34 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:31 AM | 9:42 AM | 4h 11m | Daily | Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 AM | 9:42 AM | 4h 02m | Daily from Nov 2 | Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:25 AM | 12:39 PM | 4h 14m | Daily | Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 AM | 12:39 PM | 4h 05m | Daily from Nov 2 | Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:45 AM | 2:40 PM | 4h 55m | Daily | Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:06 AM | 2:53 PM | 4h 47m | Daily | Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:25 PM | 6:04 PM | 4h 39m | Tue–Sun | Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:34 PM | 6:04 PM | 4h 30m | Daily from Nov 2 | Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Rochester
Where buses and trains stop in Albany
Return trip: Albany to Rochester
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Rochester to Albany?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 2 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Rochester to Albany?
The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM (Daily) and the last at 1:34 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Rochester to Albany?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Rochester?
Buses and trains to Albany leave from Rochester bus stop and Rochester Bus Stop.