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How to get fromRochester to Catskillby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Catskill by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 55m
    $90–244

  2. Drive 240 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Catskillcar car 240 mi
    4h 30m
    $44–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Catskillbus bus Adt A411 / ...
    6h 25m
    $48–98

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 20m
    $151–627

  5. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 13m
    $132–430

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 22m
    $513–1,449

Rochester to Catskill by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Catskill, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Hudson Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 46m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Catskill via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Albany in around 6h 25m.

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