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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Catskill by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 26m
    $92–123

  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
    $48–97

  4. 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 15m
    $127–420

  5. Bus via Syracuse

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Syracusebus bus 325
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albany to Catskillbus bus
    7h 15m
    $54–121

  6. 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 24m
    $536–977

  7. 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 21m
    $383–999

Rochester to Catskill by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Catskill via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Hudson Amtrak Station in around 5h 26m. 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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