How far is Rochester from Schenectady?

Rochester and Schenectady are 302 km (188 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop in Schenectady.

Bus Rochester to Schenectady from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Schenectady on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	9h 50m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Rochester to Schenectady on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	9h 50m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	CheapestFastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	16h 35m	5:30pm	Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Schenectady on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	9h 50m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 15m	6:20pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	16h 35m	5:30pm	Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	8h 5m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags
New York Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	14h 35m	3:30pm	Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Schenectady on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	9h 50m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 15m	6:20pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	16h 35m	5:30pm	Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	8h 5m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Schenectady on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	16h 35m	5:30pm	Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 15m	6:20pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	8h 5m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	9h 50m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Schenectady 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	8h 50m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	6h 15m	6:20pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	Fastest
New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	16h 35m	5:30pm	Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	9h 50m	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:11 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Schenectady

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 4 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

4h 9mAverage Duration

301 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $196	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$65 - $201	Average Duration4h 9m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Schenectady?

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Stops in Schenectady

A - Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop

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

How far is Rochester from Schenectady?
Rochester and Schenectady are 302 km (188 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Schenectady?
Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop in Schenectady.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$65

11-18

$72

Today

No data

11-20

No data

11-21

$117

11-22

$127

11-23

$97

11-24

$70

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Schenectady was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $65

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 Schenectady, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $127 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-11-24.