Bus Tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Albany, NY

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ThuJul 17
from US$69
FriJul 18
from US$67
SatJul 19
from US$59
SunJul 20
from US$56
MonJul 21
from US$45
TueJul 22
from US$47
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ThuJul 24

Cheap buses leaving Friday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: SUNY Collins Circle
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Terminal
    Operated by: New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways
    New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 18 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Terminal
    Operated by: New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways
    New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Albany

Bus
Average PriceUS$35 - US$189Average Duration8h 35m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$46 - US$95Average Duration4h 38m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Rochester to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
4h 38mAverage Duration
US$46Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester to Albany: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$49
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance319 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Rochester to Albany Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rochester, NY, US - Albany, NY

  1. What is the travel distance from Rochester to Albany?

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

  2. 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
07-13
US$88
07-14
US$50
Today
US$55
07-16
No data
07-17
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07-18
US$59
07-19
US$52
07-20
US$48
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester to Albany was searched and found on Jul 20, 2025 with a price of US$48

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

You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$89 for a bus ticket from Rochester to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48 which is on 2025-07-20.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rochester and Albany!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rochester to Albany, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rochester to Albany will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Rochester to Albany while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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