There are 4 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Schenectady to RochesterMaple Leaf / ...
5h 54m$44–118Drive 223.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester223.9 mi
4h 11m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to SyracuseAdt 264 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 24m$56–124Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC)ALB - ROC
5h 56m$104–420
Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and University of Rochester is 235 miles. The road distance is 225.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 7h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $420 and takes 5h 56m.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester.
There are 158+ hotels available in University of Rochester.
What companies run services between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA and University of Rochester, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Rochester 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 3h 39m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to University of Rochester via Riverfront Station - New 3rd St & Front St, Schenectady, Syracuse Bus Station, and Rochester Bus Stop in around 7h 24m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $50–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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