There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
3h 57m$53–117Drive 210.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Schenectadycar 210.4 mi
3h 44m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus Adt A253 / ...
5h 14m$44–94Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-ROC to Schenectady210.4 mi
3h 44mFly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ROC - ALB
5h 4m$105–635
Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Schenectady is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Schenectady is 217 miles. The road distance is 211.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Schenectady, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Schenectady is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 5h 4m.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Schenectady is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Schenectady.
There are 190+ hotels available in Schenectady.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Schenectady. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 48m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Schenectady via Rochester Bus Stop and Syracuse in around 5h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- 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 Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- 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
- $45–80
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